Cloyes 9-5440 Engine Timing Chain Guide - Left Upper

Engine Timing Chain Guide for Nissan and INFINITI

Cloyes 9-5440 is a specific-fit engine timing chain guide for select Nissan and INFINITI applications. It is built with a nylon wear surface and bracket support to help maintain timing chain tracking in the left upper position.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain guide for the left upper position
• Specific fit for select Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Maxima, INFINITI QX4, and INFINITI I30 applications
• Nylon guide material for chain contact durability
• Bracket included for proper mounting
• CAD-designed and manufactured using advanced materials
• Tested for function and durability to support consistent timing system operation

Detailed Description

Cloyes 9-5440 is an engine timing chain guide designed for the timing system that links the crankshaft and camshaft. This guide is engineered to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements and is intended for specific-fit applications in the left upper timing chain position. Vehicle coverage includes 1995-2001 Nissan Maxima, 1996-2001 INFINITI I30, 2001-2003 INFINITI QX4, and 2001-2004 Nissan Pathfinder. If you are servicing a Nissan Pathfinder timing chain guide or replacing a left upper guide on a Nissan Maxima or INFINITI I30, this part number 9-5440 is built for that application.

Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides together when servicing the timing chain system. This part cross-references Genuine 1308531U11 and Nissens 95440 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Timing chain noise from the upper engine area
• Worn or damaged chain guide surface
• Chain tracking issues in the left upper position
• Timing system service during chain replacement
• Need for an OE-style timing chain guide on covered Nissan and INFINITI models

Installation Notes

Verify engine and application details before installation, since this is a specific-fit timing chain guide. Inspect the chain tensioner, sprockets, and related guides during timing service, and replace worn components as a matched set when needed. Confirm the mounting hole size and bracket alignment before final assembly.

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 timing system performance.