Cloyes 9-5551 Engine Timing Chain Guide - Left

Cloyes 9-5551 Timing Chain Guide

The Cloyes 9-5551 engine timing chain guide is a specific-fit replacement for left-side applications in select Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Built with a nylon guide surface, bracket, and shoe, it helps maintain timing chain alignment in the valve train for consistent operation.

Key Features

• Specific-fit engine timing chain guide for select applications
• Nylon guide surface with shoe included
• Black finish
• Bracket included for proper mounting
• Two mounting holes with 0.38 in./0.33 in. inside diameter
• Length: 11 1/4 in.; width: 1.01 in.; height: 1.00 in.
• Interchange reference: 1S7Z6K297AA

Detailed Description

Cloyes 9-5551 is an engine timing chain guide designed for the left side of the timing system in select 2001-2011 Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, Mazda MPV, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Montego, Lincoln LS, and Mercury Cougar applications. It is CAD designed and manufactured using advanced materials, then tested for function and durability to support reliable timing chain control. This part cross-references 1S7Z6K297AA for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Timing chain noise caused by worn guide surfaces
• Chain misalignment in the valve train
• Wear at the timing chain contact path
• Service replacement during timing system repair
• Left-side timing chain guide replacement on listed Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine application and left-side position before installation. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides together when servicing the timing chain, since these components work together to keep chain tension and alignment correct. Verify mounting hole size and guide dimensions against the original part before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes designs and manufactures timing components with current material and CAD-based engineering methods, then tests each part for function and durability. The 9-5551 is built to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements for the listed applications.