Cloyes 9-5617 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner - Center

Cloyes 9-5617 Timing Chain Tensioner

Cloyes 9-5617 is an engine timing chain tensioner built for specific GM applications that use a blade-style chain tensioner with an activation pin and spring assist. It helps maintain proper timing chain tension in the center position for a quiet, maintenance-focused repair on select Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a gray finish
• Blade-style chain tensioner design
• Spring included with activation pin operation
• Shoe included for proper chain contact
• Specific fit application for select GM engines
• Two mounting holes with 0.33 in. inside diameter
• Non-adjustable, manually adjustable: no

Detailed Description

This Cloyes engine timing chain tensioner is CAD designed and manufactured using advanced materials, then tested for function and durability to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements. The 9-5617 timing chain tensioner is intended for center-position applications and is engineered to maintain consistent chain tension in the timing system. For timing service on a Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, or Buick Lucerne, replacing the tensioner along with the chain, sprockets, and guides helps restore proper timing system operation.

This part cross-references GM OE 12600695 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Timing chain slack
• Chain noise from worn tension components
• Irregular timing chain control
• Timing service on worn blade-style tensioner assemblies
• Restoration of proper chain tension in select GM engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine application and center-position fitment before installation. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides when the timing chain is replaced, since these parts work together to keep the chain tight and properly aligned. Confirm the activation pin, shoe, and mounting-hole layout match the original component before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes designs and manufactures timing components with advanced materials and tests each part for function and durability. This tensioner is built to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements for the listed applications.