Cloyes 9-5301 Engine Timing Belt Tensioner - Upper

Cloyes 9-5301 Timing Belt Tensioner

Cloyes 9-5301 is a manual-set engine timing belt tensioner built for specific Toyota applications. It maintains steady belt tension through crankshaft rotation to reduce belt noise, limit flapping, and help preserve timing belt efficiency over the belt’s service life.

Compatible with select Toyota Celica, Camry, Solara, RAV4, and MR2 applications, this timing belt tensioner is a direct-fit service part for upper timing belt positions. The steel construction and pulley-included design support consistent operation in demanding engine environments.

Key Features

• Engine timing belt tensioner for specific Toyota applications
• Manual set activation type with non-adjustable design
• Steel construction with gray finish
• Pulley included for complete service replacement
• Specific fit for upper timing belt positions
• CAD designed and manufactured using advanced materials
• Extensively tested for function and durability

Detailed Description

The Cloyes 9-5301 timing belt tensioner is engineered to maintain constant timing belt tension during engine operation. By controlling slack as the crankshaft turns, it helps reduce belt vibration and supports stable timing belt performance. Cloyes manufactures this part to match fit and function requirements for the listed Toyota platforms, including Toyota Celica, Toyota Camry, Toyota Solara, Toyota RAV4, and Toyota MR2 applications.

This part cross-references Dayco 95301 for the same application. Cloyes 9-5301 is a practical replacement choice when servicing the timing belt system on vehicles such as the Toyota Camry and Toyota Celica, especially when the upper tensioner is being replaced during scheduled belt service.

What It Helps Address

• Timing belt slack during engine rotation
• Belt flapping and related noise
• Uneven belt tension across the service interval
• Wear in the upper timing belt tensioner assembly
• Timing belt service on Toyota Celica, Camry, Solara, RAV4, and MR2 models

Installation Notes

• Fits 1987-2000 Toyota Celica, Upper
• Fits 1987-2001 Toyota Camry, Upper
• Fits 1999-2001 Toyota Solara, Upper
• Fits 1996-2000 Toyota RAV4, Upper
• Fits 1991-1995 Toyota MR2, Upper
• Fits 2002 Toyota Celica, Upper
• Replace the timing belt tensioner and belt idler(s) during timing belt service
• Verify application details in the catalog before installation

Quality Assurance

Cloyes designs and manufactures this timing belt tensioner using CAD-based engineering and advanced materials, then tests each part for function and durability to support reliable service life.