Cloyes 9-5570 Engine Balance Shaft Chain Guide - Left Lower

Cloyes 9-5570 Engine Balance Shaft Chain Guide

The Cloyes 9-5570 is a nylon engine balance shaft chain guide built for specific Honda and Acura applications. It is designed as a direct-fit chain guide for the left lower position, helping maintain proper timing chain routing in engines that use a balance shaft chain system.

Key Features

• Nylon chain guide construction for controlled chain tracking
• Specific fit design for application-matched installation
• Bracket included for proper mounting
• White finish
• Dimensions: 3.57 in. length, 0.56 in. width, 1.54 in. height
• Two mounting holes with 0.46 in./0.51 in. inside diameter
• Chain guide only; shoe not included
• Part number 9-5570 for catalog and service reference

Detailed Description

Cloyes 9-5570 is an engine balance shaft chain guide engineered for specific Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Honda Crosstour, Acura TSX, Acura RDX, and Acura ILX applications. This left lower guide is CAD designed and manufactured with advanced materials, then tested for function and durability to support quiet, maintenance-free operation in the timing system. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides together when servicing the chain, since these components work together to keep chain tension and alignment consistent. This part cross-references 13460-PNA-004 and 13460RAAA01 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2013-2015 Acura ILX, left lower.
• Fits 2004-2014 Acura TSX, left lower.
• Fits 2007-2012 Acura RDX, left lower.
• Fits 2002-2015 Honda Civic, left lower.
• Fits 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour, left lower.
• Fits 2002-2014 Honda CR-V, left lower.
• Fits 2003-2012 Honda Accord, left lower.
• Fits 2003-2011 Honda Element, left lower.

What It Helps Address

• Timing chain noise from a worn or damaged guide
• Chain misalignment in the balance shaft drive system
• Excessive chain movement caused by guide wear
• Service issues during timing chain replacement on Honda and Acura engines
• Restoration of proper chain routing in the left lower position

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and application details before installation, since this is a specific-fit part. Inspect the chain tensioner, sprockets, and related guides during service, and replace worn components together to maintain correct chain control. Confirm mounting hole size and bracket alignment before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes designs and manufactures timing components using advanced materials and application-focused engineering. The 9-5570 is tested for function and durability to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements for the listed Honda and Acura applications.