KYB 341124 Suspension Strut - Rear

Rear Suspension Strut for Volkswagen Passat

The KYB Excel-G 341124 is a rear suspension strut for 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat applications. It is built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and handling balance without changing the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.

Key Features

• KYB Excel-G OEA replacement for Asian and import vehicle applications
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension strut design
• Vehicle-specific damping valves for controlled tire contact and steering response
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Strong strut body and bracket construction to help maintain alignment under load
• Rear fitment for Volkswagen Passat models listed below
• Part number 341124

Product Details

KYB Excel-G struts are assembled on KYB OE production lines using OE-quality components and calibration targets that match the vehicle’s original suspension tuning. For the Volkswagen Passat, rear strut part number 341124 is engineered to restore the factory ride feel, body control, and lane-change response that worn suspension parts can reduce. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71239 for the same application.

Compatible With 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat, rear. The fitment notes specify replacement of the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and the Excel-G designation identifies this as a direct OE-style replacement for the rear position. If you are servicing a Volkswagen Passat rear suspension, 341124 is the cataloged KYB Excel-G option for this application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps or dips
• Reduced rear-end stability during braking and cornering
• Loose or delayed steering response from worn suspension damping
• Uneven tire contact caused by weak strut control
• Noise or vibration associated with aging rear suspension components

Installation Notes and Tips

Install 341124 on the rear of the Volkswagen Passat only within the listed 1990-1997 fitment range. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacing the suspension strut and coil spring assembly. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5197, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB115, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and road salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and Excel-G is built on the same assembly lines used for original equipment production. The design uses OE-quality components and application-specific damping calibration to restore factory suspension performance on the Volkswagen Passat. Part number 341124 is engineered as an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket replacement for the rear suspension strut position.