KYB 341273 Suspension Strut - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Suspension Strut

KYB Excel-G part number 341273 is a front suspension strut built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is an OE-style replacement for select Audi and Volkswagen applications, including the Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi S6, and Volkswagen Passat.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA replacement series, produced on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components and calibrated to return the vehicle to its designed damping characteristics. For drivers searching for a front strut for a 1998-2004 Audi A6 or a 2001-2005 Volkswagen Passat, 341273 is built around factory-style control rather than altered ride behavior.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement strut for front suspension service
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for consistent damping response
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• R-stop design is included; dust cover is not included
• Upper mount type: 12x1.25; lower mount type: special

Product Details

KYB Excel-G 341273 is engineered for front suspension applications where restoring factory ride quality matters. It is a direct-fit style strut for compatible Audi and Volkswagen models, including Fits 1998-2004 Audi A6, front; Fits 1999-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, front; Fits 2002-2003 Audi S6, front; Fits 2000 Volkswagen Passat, front; and Fits 2001-2005 Volkswagen Passat, front. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71335 for the same application.

As part of the KYB Excel-G line, this strut is designed to return the suspension to original control characteristics, which supports braking stability, lane-change response, and predictable handling. The construction also helps electronic safety systems operate as the vehicle manufacturer intended by keeping suspension movement within the expected range.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce or oscillation
• Reduced steering response during lane changes
• Nose dive under braking
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn damping control
• Suspension looseness or instability on Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi S6, and Volkswagen Passat front applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions and replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as specified for the vehicle. Verify the upper mount thread size and lower mount style before installation, and confirm the vehicle’s VIN breakpoints where listed. For added protection against road debris and salt, KYB recommends strut boot SB122.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier to new vehicle manufacturers, and Excel-G is built on the same KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The result is an OE-style replacement strut focused on restoring designed performance for the front suspension of select Audi and Volkswagen models.