Cloyes 9-5788 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Guide - Right

Cloyes Timing Chain Tensioner Guide 9-5788

The Cloyes 9-5788 timing chain tensioner guide is a right-side engine timing component for select Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac applications. Built with a nylon wear surface and bracket included, it helps maintain proper timing chain routing in engines that rely on precise chain control.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain tensioner guide for the right side
• Nylon construction for chain contact durability
• Bracket included for the specified application
• One mounting hole for direct-fit installation
• Engineered to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements
• CAD-designed and manufactured using advanced materials

Product Details

Cloyes Timing Chain Tensioner Guide 9-5788 is part of the Cloyes timing guide line, a product line focused on timing chain control components for engine valve train service. This guide is designed for vehicles including the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore, Cadillac ELR, and Chevrolet Volt, with right-side fitment across the listed applications. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) when servicing the timing chain, since these parts work together to keep the chain properly aligned and tensioned.

This part cross-references 95788 and 55565005 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2020-2021 Buick Encore, right
• Fits 2013-2019 Buick Encore, right
• Fits 2020-2021 Chevrolet Trax, right
• Fits 2013-2019 Chevrolet Trax, right
• Fits 2020 Chevrolet Sonic, right
• Fits 2012-2019 Chevrolet Sonic, right
• Fits 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, right
• Fits 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, right
• Fits 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt, right
• Fits 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR, right

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing chain guide
• Restoring proper chain tracking on the right side of the engine
• Addressing timing chain slack during valve train service
• Repairing chain wear caused by guide surface deterioration
• Completing a timing chain service on high-mileage engines

Installation Notes

Verify engine code and application details before installation, especially on Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic, and Buick Encore models. Inspect the timing chain, tensioner, and sprockets during service, and replace related wear components as needed to maintain correct chain alignment. Confirm the right-side position and one-hole mounting configuration match the original part.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes manufactures this timing chain guide using CAD-designed engineering and advanced materials, then tests each part for function and durability. The design is intended to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements for dependable timing system service.