KYB 345627 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Strut for Touareg

The KYB Excel-G 345627 is a rear suspension strut for select Volkswagen Touareg models. It is built to restore original ride control, stability, braking response, and handling balance without changing the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.

For 2004-2009 Volkswagen Touareg rear applications, this KYB Excel-G strut is an OE-style replacement that follows the vehicle’s original damping calibration. The 345627 is also a direct reference point for technicians looking for a rear strut that supports consistent tire contact and predictable body motion.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Fits 2004-2009 Volkswagen Touareg, rear
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design
• 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 design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Made in USA
• R-stop included

Product Details

KYB Excel-G is the brand’s OE replacement line, built on the same KYB assembly lines used for original equipment production and calibrated to restore designed performance rather than alter it. Part number 345627 uses OE-quality components and is classified as Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA). This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72478 for the same application.

Compatible With 2004-2009 Volkswagen Touareg rear suspension service, this strut is a practical choice when the goal is to return the vehicle to factory-like ride control. It is especially relevant for Touareg owners addressing rear-end instability, uneven damping, or reduced handling precision.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or oscillation from worn rear suspension
• Reduced stability during lane changes and cornering
• Longer stopping distances caused by poor tire contact control
• Uneven body movement over bumps and rough pavement
• Loss of original ride feel in a Volkswagen Touareg rear suspension

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment against the vehicle’s suspension package before ordering. This application excludes Sport Suspension and Air Suspension on the Volkswagen Touareg. The strut dimensions are 15.43 in. compressed length, 21.25 in. extended length, and 5.82 in. stroke length, with lower mount type E2 (12.2 x 49.9) and upper mount type S1 (12 mm).

For best results, inspect related suspension components, alignment settings, and tire condition during replacement. Proper installation helps the rear suspension return to the intended ride height, damping response, and handling balance.

Quality Assurance

KYB supplies shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers, and the Excel-G line is produced to OE-style standards using quality components and vehicle-specific damping calibration. Part number 345627 is engineered to restore original suspension performance on the Volkswagen Touareg rear application.