Bring back the settled, controlled ride your Suzuki Esteem was engineered to deliver with the KYB Excel-G Suspension Strut 333216, a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube unit built to restore the vehicle's original damping. It's the rear-left strut for the 1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem (see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details), and KYB builds the Excel-G on the same OE assembly lines with the same OE-quality components, calibrated to bring back the factory-designed performance rather than change it — the reason KYB calls it OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket).
- Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube design: includes every quality component found in KYB's global OEM struts, and is the #1 recommended OE replacement choice for Asian cars.
- Triple-lip fluid seal: reduces the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
- Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves: manage tire contact, steering response and body movement, helping restore designed control and handling.
- Strong, thick strut body and brackets: minimize flex to help maintain correct alignment in all conditions, and help keep Electronic Safety Systems performing as designed.
KYB recommends protecting new struts with a KYB Strut Boot (part number SB101) and installing new strut mounts (part number SM5488) to reduce the chance of noise and vibration.
Interchange: G56629 · 71651
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle does this KYB strut 333216 fit?
It's cataloged as the rear-left suspension strut for the 1995-2002 Suzuki Esteem. Check the Buyer's Guide tab and confirm fitment for your specific vehicle before ordering.
What position is this strut for?
This is the rear-left (driver-side rear) strut. Struts are best replaced as a pair on the same axle for balanced ride and handling.
What type of strut is the Excel-G?
It's a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design built on KYB's OE assembly lines with OE-quality components, calibrated to restore the vehicle's original designed performance.
Does it include a strut boot or strut mount?
KYB recommends adding a KYB Strut Boot (part number SB101) to guard against dirt, debris and salt, and new strut mounts (part number SM5488) to reduce the chance of noise and vibration.
What are signs this strut may need replacing?
Worn struts can show up as excessive bouncing, reduced stability, poor lane-change response, or leaking fluid. Have the cause diagnosed before replacing.
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