Cloyes 9-5030 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Guide

Engine Timing Chain Guide for Mitsubishi and Dodge

The Cloyes 9-5030 engine timing chain tensioner guide is a specific-fit replacement for a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, and Mazda applications. It is built with a rubber/steel construction and includes the guide shoe and bracket for a direct service replacement on supported engines.

Key Features

• Part number: 9-5030
• Rubber/steel construction for timing chain guidance
• Chain guide design with shoe included
• Bracket included for the specified application
• Specific fit, not universal
• Black/gray finish
• Measures 11 1/2 in. long, 1.15 in. wide, and 1.13 in. high
• Two mounting holes with 0.26 in. inside diameter

Detailed Description

Cloyes 9-5030 is an engine timing chain tensioner guide designed for vehicles that use a chain-driven camshaft and crankshaft setup. It serves as the track that helps guide the timing chain through its path, and Cloyes manufactures this part using CAD-designed construction and advanced materials to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements. This timing chain guide is a direct replacement for supported Chrysler, Dodge, Mitsubishi, and Mazda models, including Dodge Ram 50, Mitsubishi Mighty Max, Mitsubishi Montero, and Mitsubishi Starion applications.

This part cross-references 95030 and MD153644 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Timing chain noise caused by a worn guide surface
• Chain movement from a damaged or fatigued guide
• Improper chain tracking in high-mileage engines
• Service replacement during timing chain repair
• Wear in the guide shoe and mounting points

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine-specific application before installation; this part is not universal.
• Inspect the timing chain, tensioner, and sprockets during service.
• Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) when the chain is replaced.
• Confirm mounting hole spacing and guide dimensions against the original part.
• Use the vehicle catalog to match the exact engine and model year.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes designs and manufactures timing components with advanced materials and tests each part for function and durability. The 9-5030 is built to support consistent timing chain control in the listed applications, including 1974-1977 Dodge Colt, 1979-1980 Dodge D50 with G52B Engine, and 1981-1989 Dodge and Mitsubishi platform vehicles.