Gates CHK120 Engine Timing Chain Kit

Gates CHK120 Timing Chain Kit

The Gates CHK120 timing chain kit is built for engine timing service on select Toyota, Scion, Lexus, and Pontiac applications. It combines a steel roller timing chain with matched guides, tensioners, sprockets, and gasket components to support accurate valve timing in interference-engine setups.

Key Features

• Steel roller timing chain with 8 mm pitch and 134 pins
• Chain guides included for timing system service
• Tensioner included to maintain chain control
• Drive sprocket included for a complete timing repair
• Camshaft sprocket material: steel
• Contents include timing chain, 2 tensioners, 4 guides, 4 sprockets, and gasket
• Built to meet or exceed OE standards in function, fit, and performance

Product Details

Gates Timing Chain Component Kits are part of the Gates timing drive systems line, a product family focused on OE-style timing service for replacement applications. The CHK120 is engineered for direct timing chain repair on vehicles such as the Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Solara, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Scion xB, Scion tC, Lexus HS250h, and Pontiac Vibe. This part number, CHK120, is intended for interference-engine applications and excludes VVT sprockets where noted in the fitment data.

This part cross-references Cloyes 9-0752S and Dayco KTC1104 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rattling or noisy timing chain operation
• Excess chain slack from worn tensioning components
• Timing drift caused by stretched chain wear
• Engine performance issues related to incorrect valve timing
• Service needs on interference-engine timing systems

Installation Notes

Verify engine code and OE timing configuration before installation. This kit is listed for specific Toyota, Scion, Lexus, and Pontiac models from 2001-2015, with notes that some applications exclude VVT sprockets. Follow factory timing marks and service procedures closely, especially on interference engines. Confirm all sprockets, guides, and tensioners match the engine being serviced before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates builds timing drive components for original equipment and replacement markets, and this kit is specified to meet or exceed OE standards in function, fit, and performance. The CHK120 is a Gates Timing Chain Component Kit designed for consistent timing service across the listed applications.