INA ZG-9-5551 Engine Timing Chain Guide - Left

INA Timing Chain Guide for OE-Style Fitment

INA ZG-9-5551 is an engine timing chain guide built for left-side applications across select Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Lincoln, and Jaguar vehicles. It is made to match OE-level material and hardness requirements, with plastic formulated to OEM PA66 and PA46 grades.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain guide for the left side
• OE-quality replacement from INA
• Plastic material matched to OEM PA66 and PA46 grade requirements
• Designed for select 2000-2009 Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and related applications
• Part number: ZG-9-5551

Product Details

This INA timing chain guide helps maintain proper timing chain routing and support in engines that use a left-side guide assembly. It fits select Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Mazda MPV, Mercury Mariner, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Montego, Ford Taurus, Lincoln LS, Mercury Sable, Jaguar S-Type, and Mercury Cougar applications. This part cross-references INA Global Number 552 0504 100 for the same application. Part number ZG-9-5551 is a direct-fit style replacement for vehicles that require the specified left-side guide configuration.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2008-2009 Mazda Tribute, left.
• Fits 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, left.
• Fits 2001-2008 Ford Escape, left.
• Fits 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner, left.
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, left.
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, left.
• Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, left.
• Fits 2001-2006 Mazda MPV, left.
• Fits 2001-2005 Ford Taurus, left.
• Fits 2001-2005 Lincoln LS, left.
• Fits 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, left.
• Fits 2000-2002 Jaguar S-Type, left.
• Fits 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar, left.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or damaged timing chain guide
• Addressing timing chain noise from guide wear
• Restoring proper chain alignment in the valve train
• Repairing chain tracking issues on left-side guide applications

Installation Notes

Verify engine code, timing system layout, and left-side placement before installation. Compare the original guide to ZG-9-5551 and confirm the OE reference 552 0504 100 when matching parts for Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and other listed vehicles. Timing components should be installed with the engine properly timed and inspected for related wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

INA timing chain guides are engineered to meet or exceed OE quality and performance expectations, with plastic material matched to OEM PA66 and PA46 hardness standards.