KYB SM5244 Suspension Strut Mount - Rear Left

KYB SM5244 Rear Left Strut Mount

KYB SM5244 is a suspension strut mount for the rear left side on select Subaru applications. It is built to replace worn vibration insulators that can transmit noise, harshness, and road shock into the cabin.

For Subaru Impreza, Forester, and Legacy owners, this KYB Mount Components part is focused on restoring quieter operation and more consistent suspension feel.

Key Features

• OE-quality replacement strut mount designed for the specific application
• Superior rubber helps reduce noise, vibration, and harshness
• Mount bearing design supports smoother steering response and front-end alignment retention where applicable
• Matched-grade studs and nuts for proper component fitment
• Built to cushion road impacts and reduce jarring transfer through the suspension

Product Details

KYB Mount Components are engineered to replace aged strut mounts and bearing plates that have hardened over time. The SM5244 is designed to help isolate suspension movement, reduce vibration transfer, and maintain the steering and alignment characteristics expected from the original equipment setup. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 903987 for the same application.

Compatible With 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza, rear left; 1998-2002 Subaru Forester, rear left (except self-leveling rear); 1999 Subaru Legacy, rear left (except air suspension); 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, rear left; and 1995-1998 Subaru Legacy, rear left (except air suspension). The KYB SM5244 is a direct-fit suspension strut mount for these listed rear left applications.

What It Helps Address

• Clunking or knocking from a worn rear strut mount
• Excess cabin vibration from hardened mount rubber
• Harsh ride feel caused by deteriorated suspension isolation
• Steering or alignment inconsistency related to worn mount components
• Noise transfer from road bumps into the vehicle body

Installation Notes

Verify rear left fitment by year, model, and suspension configuration before ordering. This part is listed for 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza rear left, 1998-2002 Subaru Forester rear left, and 1995-1999 Subaru Legacy rear left applications with the noted exclusions. Inspect the surrounding strut hardware and suspension components during replacement to confirm the source of wear.

Quality Assurance

KYB is known for OE-style suspension replacement components, and the SM5244 is part of the brand’s Mount Components line for application-specific fit and function. The design focuses on restoring the isolation and support expected from a quality strut mount replacement.