Key Product Features

• OEA Standards (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) – Manufactured on the same KYB assembly lines as original equipment to ensure perfect fitment and performance.
• Advanced Twin-Tube Design – Features a seamless working cylinder and a multi-lip oil seal that significantly reduces friction and prevents leaks for a longer service life.
• Nitrogen Gas-Charged – Eliminates aeration and foaming, ensuring consistent damping performance even during spirited driving or heavy loads.
• Triple Chrome-Plated Piston Rod – Provides ultimate protection against rust and debris, reducing wear on the internal seals.
• Sintered Iron Strut Guide – Maintains precise wheel alignment and adds structural rigidity to the rear suspension assembly.

Technical Specifications

Vehicle Compatibility

Specifically calibrated for the following American market models:

• Hyundai Accent: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
• Trim Levels: All trims, including L, GS, GL, and Base models.

Note: Suspension experts always recommend replacing struts in pairs (both rear left and rear right) to ensure balanced handling and even tire wear.

Professional Installation Overview

Replacing a strut requires attention to detail. Follow these general guidelines for a successful installation:

1. Safety Setup: Park on a level surface. Loosen the lug nuts, jack up the rear of the vehicle, and secure it firmly on jack stands.
2. Wheel Removal: Remove the rear left wheel to expose the strut tower and mounting bolts.
3. Lower Mounting: Disconnect the brake line bracket and the lower mounting bolts that secure the strut to the steering knuckle.
4. Upper Mounting: From inside the trunk or under the rear deck, remove the nuts securing the strut to the chassis.
5. Exchange Assembly: Carefully remove the old strut. If reusing springs, use a high-quality spring compressor with extreme caution.
6. Install Kyb Strut: Position the new 332081 strut. Tighten the upper mounts first, then align and bolt the lower knuckle.
7. Final Torque: Always use a torque wrench to tighten bolts to the manufacturer’s specific foot-pound requirements.

Why Choose the Kyb Excel-G Series?

KYB is the world's largest supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers. The Excel-G 332081 is designed with one goal: to restore the vehicle's original designed stability. By reducing body roll and improving braking response, this strut ensures your Hyundai Accent remains safe and predictable on the road. Don't settle for "universal" fits—choose the precision of KYB.