KYB 366002 Suspension Strut Cartridge - Front

KYB Excel-G Front Strut Cartridge

The KYB Excel-G 366002 is a front suspension strut cartridge built to restore original ride control, stability, and steering response. It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components for a direct replacement approach.

Compatible with select Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi 100, Audi 100 Quattro, Audi V8 Quattro, Audi 200, Audi 200 Quattro, and Audi 5000 Quattro front applications, this KYB Excel-G strut cartridge is a practical choice for restoring factory-style handling. The 366002 part number is also a common reference for technicians replacing worn front suspension struts on these vehicles.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OEM replacement gas cartridge
• Restores designed control, handling, and body movement characteristics
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact and steering response
• Strong strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design for consistent damping performance
• Part number 366002 for front suspension service

Product Details

Excel-G is KYB’s OE-style replacement line for drivers who want factory-correct suspension behavior rather than a changed ride feel. For Audi 100 and Audi 100 Quattro front strut replacement, as well as Audi A6 and Audi A6 Quattro front suspension service, the 366002 cartridge is calibrated to return the vehicle’s original damping characteristics. KYB also supplies new vehicle manufacturers, and this product is built using the same OE-focused manufacturing approach.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 73304 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce after hitting bumps
• Loose or delayed steering response
• Nose dive during braking
• Uneven tire contact from worn damping control
• Noise and vibration associated with aging front struts

Installation Notes

Fits 1995-1997 Audi A6, front; 1995-1997 Audi A6 Quattro, front; 1989-1994 Audi 100, front; 1989-1994 Audi 100 Quattro, front; 1992-1994 Audi V8 Quattro, front; 1989-1991 Audi 200, front; 1989-1991 Audi 200 Quattro, front; and 1986-1988 Audi 5000 Quattro, front. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions where specified. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5183, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB105, to help reduce noise and protect the new strut from dirt and road debris.

Quality Assurance

KYB manufactures Excel-G on OE assembly lines using OE-quality components and calibrates it to restore original designed performance. The part is built to support proper suspension operation, which is important for braking, lane change response, and electronic safety systems that rely on the vehicle’s suspension, brakes, and tires working as engineered.