KYB 338027 front left suspension strut assembly for the 2010-2013 Kia Forte and other vehicles controls spring movement and tire contact with the road. It is designed to restore original ride control, stability and handling.
- KYB Excel-G strut assembly with a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design
- Thick strut body and brackets that limit flex to keep alignment correct
- Triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out
- Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled in-house damping valves that manage tire contact, steering response and body movement
- Helps keep electronic safety systems performing as the vehicle manufacturer designed
Quick facts
- Part: KYB 338027 suspension strut assembly
- Fits: 2010-2013 Kia Forte and other vehicles
- Position: Front left
- Condition: New
A worn strut can show up as a bouncy ride, nose dive under braking or fluid leaking at the strut body. Tires, sway bar links, control arm bushings and the top mount can be behind these signs too, so find the cause before buying. This listing is one KYB suspension strut for the front left. The car takes one on each side of the axle, the front right is ordered separately, and the two are normally replaced together.
Fits
This strut assembly fits the 2010-2013 Kia Forte and the 2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Design: nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube
- Product line: KYB Excel-G
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: 546511M100 · 546511M200 · 546511M360
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
546511M100, 546511M200, 546511M360
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this KYB front strut assembly right for the 2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup?
Yes. KYB 338027 is a front left strut assembly that fits the 2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup and the 2010-2013 Kia Forte. The front right side is a separate part.
Is this KYB strut assembly gas-charged?
Yes. KYB 338027 is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube Excel-G design with a triple lip fluid seal to reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
Is the KYB 338027 strut made in the USA?
Yes. The country of origin is the United States, and the damping valves in this vehicle-specific strut are hand assembled in-house.
How do I tell if a KYB suspension strut assembly is worn?
Oil seeping onto the strut body can mean the fluid seal is leaking, and a bounce that keeps going after a bump can mean the damping is worn. A shop can test the strut to be sure.
Is 546511M100 an interchange number for this front left strut?
Yes. 546511M100 is on the list of numbers that KYB 338027 replaces, along with 546511M200 and 546511M360.
