KYB Suspension Strut Cartridge P/N:361004
Bring back confident ride control and handling with the KYB strut cartridge 364021, a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube Excel-G insert cataloged for the FRONT position. It's a KYB-recommended OEM replacement gas cartridge that installs into the existing front strut housings of the 1984-1985 and 1991-1992 BMW 318I, 1991-1992 BMW 318IS, 1986-1988 BMW 325, 1984-1987 BMW 325E, and the 1988-1991 BMW 325I, 325IS and M3 — helping restore the designed control and handling of your vehicle.
To reduce the chance of noise and vibration, KYB recommends installing new strut mounts (part number SM5053), and protecting the new cartridge from dirt, debris and salt with a KYB Strut Boot (part number SB101).
Interchange: 73216
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Does this KYB strut cartridge fit my BMW?
It's cataloged for the 1984-1985 and 1991-1992 318I, 1991-1992 318IS, 1986-1988 325, 1984-1987 325E, and the 1988-1991 325I, 325IS and M3. See the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
What does the twin-tube gas cartridge design do?
It's a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube damper. The gas charge helps it respond consistently, and a triple lip fluid seal reduces the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
Should I replace anything else at the same time?
KYB recommends installing new strut mounts (part number SM5053) to reduce the chance of noise and vibration, and protecting the cartridge with a KYB Strut Boot (part number SB101).
What interchange number does this cartridge cover?
It carries interchange number 73216. Cross-referencing that number can help confirm you're ordering the correct KYB replacement.
Is this a front or rear cartridge?
It's cataloged for the FRONT position, and it installs as an insert into the vehicle's existing front strut housing on the listed applications.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.