INA ZG-8444LH Engine Timing Chain Guide

INA Timing Chain Guide for Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Land Rover

INA ZG-8444LH is an engine timing chain guide for select Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Land Rover applications. It is built to meet or exceed OE quality and performance, with plastic material formulated to match OEM PA66 and PA46 grade hardness requirements.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain guide for valve train service
• OE-style material specification for proper hardness and wear characteristics
• Designed for select SOHC applications listed below
• Included in the left cassette on many covered vehicles
• INA part number ZG-8444LH for direct identification

Detailed Description

This INA timing chain guide is engineered for vehicles that use a chain-driven SOHC valvetrain, including Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Mustang, Mercury Mountaineer, Mazda B4000, and Land Rover LR3 applications shown in the fitment data. The guide helps maintain chain alignment inside the timing assembly, and the ZG-8444LH reference is also associated with INA Global Number 552 0573 100. This part cross-references 5520573100 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Timing chain noise from a worn guide surface
• Chain misalignment inside the timing cassette
• Excessive wear in high-mileage valve train assemblies
• Rattle or irregular chain tracking during engine operation
• Service replacement for a damaged left cassette guide

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine configuration before ordering; fitment is listed for specific SOHC applications only.
• Fits 2001-2011 Ford Ranger, N/A; notes include SOHC, 2WD and included in left cassette on applicable rows.
• Fits 1997-2010 Ford Explorer, N/A; notes include SOHC, 2WD and included in left cassette on applicable rows.
• Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A; notes include SOHC, 2WD and included in left cassette on applicable rows.
• Confirm timing components are inspected as a set during service to avoid repeat repairs.

Quality Assurance

INA states this timing chain guide is made to meet or exceed OE quality and performance standards. The plastic material is specified to match OEM PA66 and PA46 grade requirements for hardness, supporting consistent fit and function in covered Ford Ranger and Ford Explorer applications, as well as other listed vehicles.