INA ZG-9-5355 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner

INA Timing Chain Guide Shoe for GM 2.2L Applications

INA ZG-9-5355 is an engine timing chain guide shoe built for select GM compact and midsize vehicles from 1997-2002. It is made to match OE material and hardness requirements, with plastic formulated to OEM PA66 and PA46 grades.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain guide shoe for valve train service
• OE-quality replacement from INA
• Plastic construction matched to OEM PA66 and PA46 material and hardness targets
• Direct-fit application coverage for select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick models
• Cross-reference: 5550214100

Detailed Description

This INA timing chain guide shoe, part number ZG-9-5355, is used in timing chain systems where stable chain guidance is required for proper engine operation. It fits 1997-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 1997-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997-1998 Buick Skylark, and 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva. For buyers searching by vehicle, this INA ZG-9-5355 timing chain guide shoe is a direct match for those GM applications.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Timing chain noise from the front of the engine
• Worn or damaged chain guide shoe surface
• Chain alignment concerns during timing service
• Rattling or slack in the timing chain system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and timing component layout before ordering. Replace the guide shoe during timing chain service when wear is present, and inspect related chain components, tensioner parts, and sprockets for matching wear patterns. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before installation.

Quality Assurance

INA states this timing chain guide is engineered to meet or exceed OE quality and performance expectations, with material selection aligned to OEM plastic hardness requirements. Part number ZG-9-5355 also cross-references 5550214100 for the same application.