KYB SR4678 front left strut assembly for the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento supports vehicle weight and sets ride height at that corner. Sold as a complete strut and coil spring assembly, it puts the strut, mount and spring together in one corner unit.
- KYB Strut-Plus line, engineered to help restore handling and control
- High carbon steel coil spring developed around vehicle attributes and corner weights to help restore ride height
- Application engineered KYB spring matched to the strut to maintain ride height longer without sacrificing ride quality
- Side-specific design and components, with separate left and right part numbers
- Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems such as ESC and ABS
- KYB Excel-G strut with a stronger steel outer shell and application specific precision designed damping valves
Quick facts
- Part: KYB SR4678 strut assembly
- Also called: complete strut and coil spring assembly
- Fits: 2011-2013 Kia Sorento
- Position: Front left
- Condition: New
An uneven ride height, a clunk over bumps or fluid on the strut body can mean a strut is worn. Before you replace this KYB strut assembly, rule out other sources of the same noise or lean, such as a worn tire, a loose sway bar link or a tired control arm bushing.
Fits
This KYB complete strut assembly fits the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento, with one on each side of the front axle. This listing is the front left only; the front right is a separate part, and the pair on that axle is normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left
- Quantity per application: 1
Build and materials
- Construction: strut, mount and coil spring pre-assembled
- Coil spring: high carbon steel
- Strut: KYB Excel-G
- Condition: New
- Assembled in: United States
In the box
One front left strut assembly with its mount and coil spring.
Installation notes
- Exact fitment is engineered and the unit arrives pre-assembled for professional results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the KYB front strut assembly SR4678 fit the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento?
Yes. KYB SR4678 is the front left strut assembly for the 2011-2013 Kia Sorento; the front right side uses its own part number.
Does the SR4678 count among KYB loaded struts, with the spring and mount already fitted?
Yes. This front left strut assembly comes pre-assembled with the mount and coil spring on a KYB Excel-G strut.
What spring is on KYB complete struts like the SR4678?
KYB SR4678 has a high carbon steel coil spring that is application engineered to match the strut and maintain ride height longer.
What signs can mean this front left strut is worn?
Excess bounce after bumps, a nose dip under braking or uneven tire wear can mean the strut is worn. A shop can inspect the corner to confirm.
Is the KYB SR4678 made for one side only?
Yes. KYB builds left and right strut assemblies with side-specific design and components, and SR4678 is the front left.
