Keep your ride composed and your steering responsive with the KYB Excel-G Suspension Strut 333183, a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube gas strut for the front-left corner of the 1995-1998 Mazda Protege (see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level applications). Part of KYB's OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) line, the Excel-G is built on the same assembly lines and with the same OE-quality components KYB supplies to new-vehicle manufacturers, calibrated to help restore the vehicle's originally designed damping performance rather than change it.
- Twin-tube gas design: nitrogen gas-charged construction that includes the quality components found in KYB's global OEM products.
- Vehicle-specific damping: hand-assembled, in-house damping valves tuned to manage tire contact, steering response and body movement.
- Rigid strut body: thick strut bodies and brackets that minimize flex to help maintain correct alignment.
- Triple-lip fluid seal: designed to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
Made in USA. KYB recommends installing new strut mounts (part number SM5150) to reduce the chance of noise and vibration, and protecting the new strut with a KYB Strut Boot (part number SB101).
Interchange: G55882 · 71694
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle does the KYB 333183 strut fit?
It is a front-left suspension strut for the 1995-1998 Mazda Protege. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm the exact application for your vehicle.
What position does this strut mount in?
The catalog lists 333183 as the front-left (driver-side) strut for the covered Mazda Protege applications.
What type of strut is this?
It is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube gas strut from KYB's Excel-G line, using OE-quality components and vehicle-specific hand-assembled damping valves.
Should I replace struts in pairs?
For balanced handling it is good practice to replace the matching corner at the same time. KYB also recommends new strut mounts (SM5150) to reduce the chance of noise and vibration.
What interchange numbers does 333183 replace?
It cross-references G55882 and 71694. Match your original part number and application before ordering.
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