Cloyes 9-5687 Engine Timing Chain Guide - Lower Outer or Right Upper

Cloyes Timing Chain Guide 9-5687

Cloyes 9-5687 is a timing chain guide for the engine valve train, built to keep the timing chain tracking correctly between the crankshaft and camshaft. This nylon guide includes the shoe and bracket and is engineered for quiet operation in demanding Ford and Lincoln applications.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain guide for the right upper or lower outer position, depending on application
• Nylon guide surface with shoe included for controlled chain movement
• Bracket included for proper mounting
• CAD-designed and manufactured using advanced materials
• Extensively tested for function and durability
• Measures 4.51 in. long, 1.44 in. wide, and 1.55 in. high
• Two mounting holes with 0.242 in./0.373 in. inside diameter

Product Details

This Cloyes Timing Chain Guide is part of the Timing Chain Guide line, which focuses on OE-style engine timing components built to meet or exceed original performance requirements. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner, sprockets, and guides together when servicing the timing chain, since these parts work together to maintain chain tension and alignment. Part number 9-5687 also cross-references AT4Z6K297A for the same application.

Compatible With Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Ford Transit-150, Ford Transit-250, Ford Transit-350, Ford Transit-350 HD, Ford Edge, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Transit, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKZ applications across the listed model years. For buyers searching for a Ford Explorer right upper timing chain guide or a Lincoln Continental right upper timing chain guide, 9-5687 is the direct part reference to verify against the catalog.

What It Helps Address

• Timing chain noise from worn guide surfaces
• Chain misalignment in the valve train
• Excess chain movement caused by guide wear
• Service needs during timing chain replacement
• Wear-related issues in high-mileage Ford and Lincoln engines

Installation Notes

Verify the engine position and mounting points before installation, since fitment includes right upper and lower outer locations across different vehicles. Replace the timing chain guide during timing service, and inspect the tensioner and sprockets at the same time. Confirm the application by year, make, model, and position before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes manufactures this guide with CAD-designed construction and advanced materials, then tests each part for function and durability to support consistent engine timing performance.