Cloyes 9-5428 Engine Timing Chain Guide - Right

Cloyes Timing Chain Guide 9-5428

Cloyes 9-5428 is a specific-fit timing chain guide for the right side of select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury engines. Built with a nylon guide surface and integrated shoe and bracket, it is made to help maintain proper timing chain tracking in high-mileage V8 applications such as Ford F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Expedition, and Crown Victoria.

Key Features

• Specific-fit engine timing chain guide for the right side
• Nylon guide surface with shoe included
• Bracket included for application-specific mounting
• CAD-designed and manufactured using advanced materials
• Tested for function and durability
• Designed to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements
• Length: 11 1/4 in.; width: 1.49 in.; height: 1.99 in.
• White finish with 2 mounting holes

Product Details

This Cloyes timing chain guide is part of the Timing Chain Guide line, engineered for quiet operation and maintenance-free service in the valvetrain system. The 9-5428 timing chain guide helps keep the chain aligned between the crankshaft and camshaft, which is critical for consistent engine timing. It is a direct-fit style component for select 1997-2014 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, including Ford E-150, E-250, F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Expedition, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Mountaineer. This part cross-references OE-style numbers 1L2Z6K297AA and 4R3Z6M256CC for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Timing chain noise from a worn guide surface
• Chain misalignment caused by guide wear
• Excessive chain movement in the timing system
• Rattling or ticking from the front of the engine
• Timing system wear on high-mileage Ford V8 engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Install this guide on the right side only where the vehicle application calls for it. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides together when servicing the timing chain, since these parts work together to keep the chain tight and properly tracked. Verify engine-specific application details before installation, especially on Ford F-150, Mustang, Explorer, and Expedition models.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes manufactures this timing chain guide using CAD-based design and advanced materials, then tests each part for function and durability to support reliable engine timing performance. The part is built to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements for the listed applications.