Cloyes 9-5588 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner - Left Upper

Cloyes Timing Chain Tensioner 9-5588

Cloyes 9-5588 is an engine timing chain tensioner built for specific Nissan, INFINITI, and Suzuki applications. It uses a hydraulic/spring design with an activation pin, a nylon/aluminum shoe, and an included gasket or seal to help maintain proper chain tension in the valve train.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain tensioner for specific left upper applications
• Hydraulic/spring chain type with activation pin
• Nylon/aluminum construction with gray finish
• Shoe included, spring included, and gasket or seal included
• Specific fit design for direct application matching
• CAD designed and manufactured using advanced materials
• Extensively tested for function and durability

Detailed Description

This Cloyes timing chain tensioner is engineered to maintain correct timing chain tension in the engine valve train, helping the chain stay properly loaded during operation. Cloyes designs and manufactures the 9-5588 with advanced materials and validates it for function and durability to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements. It is a specific-fit part for left upper placement on applications including Nissan Frontier, Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Murano, Nissan Quest, Nissan Altima, Nissan 350Z, INFINITI G35, INFINITI FX35, INFINITI M35, INFINITI I35, INFINITI QX4, INFINITI QX4, and Suzuki Equator.

This part cross-references Genu 13070-ZK01B for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2016-2019 Nissan Frontier, left upper.
• Fits 2016-2019 Nissan NV1500, left upper.
• Fits 2016-2019 Nissan NV2500, left upper.
• Fits 2016-2019 Nissan NV3500, left upper.
• Fits 2005-2015 Nissan Frontier, left upper.
• Fits 2012-2015 Nissan NV1500, left upper.
• Fits 2012-2015 Nissan NV2500, left upper.
• Fits 2012-2015 Nissan NV3500, left upper.
• Fits 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra, left upper.
• Fits 2001-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, left upper.
• Fits 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator, left upper.
• Fits 2004-2009 Nissan Quest, left upper.
• Fits 2003-2008 INFINITI FX35, left upper.
• Fits 2006-2008 INFINITI M35, left upper.
• Fits 2002-2008 Nissan Maxima, left upper.
• Fits 2003-2008 Nissan Murano, left upper.
• Fits 2003-2007 INFINITI G35, left upper.
• Fits 2003-2007 Nissan 350Z, left upper.
• Fits 2002-2006 Nissan Altima, left upper.
• Fits 2002-2004 INFINITI I35, left upper.
• Fits 2001-2003 INFINITI QX4, left upper.

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify part number, dimensions, and engine application before purchase.
• Replace the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides together when servicing the timing chain.
• Confirm left upper placement before installation.
• Inspect the timing chain system for wear, guide damage, and oiling concerns during service.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes states that this tensioner meets or exceeds OEM performance requirements. The part is CAD designed, built with advanced materials, and tested for function and durability to support consistent timing chain operation.