INA ZG-9-5552 Engine Timing Chain Guide - Right

Engine Timing Chain Guide for OE-Style Fitment

INA ZG-9-5552 is an engine timing chain guide built for the valve train system in select Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Lincoln, and Jaguar applications. It is made with plastic material that matches OEM PA66 and PA46 grade requirements for hardness and material performance.

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

• Engine timing chain guide for the right-side position
• Built to meet or exceed OE quality and performance targets
• Plastic construction matched to OEM PA66 and PA46 grade material and hardness
• INA part number ZG-9-5552 for direct catalog lookup
• Cross-references INA Global Number 5520435100 for the same application

Application Details

This timing chain guide is used in the engine timing system to maintain chain routing and support consistent valve train operation. It fits Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Montego, Mazda MPV, Ford Taurus, Lincoln LS, Mercury Sable, Jaguar S-Type, and Mercury Cougar applications listed above. The part number ZG-9-5552 is also referenced as INA Global Number 552 0435 100 in fitment notes.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Worn or damaged timing chain guide surfaces
• Excessive timing chain noise from guide wear
• Chain tracking issues in the right-side timing path
• Service replacement for broken or deteriorated guide material
• Timing system maintenance on listed Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Lincoln, and Jaguar engines

Installation Notes

Verify engine code, timing system layout, and right-side placement before installation. Inspect the timing chain, tensioner, and related guides during service, since wear in one component can affect the rest of the system. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before ordering.

Quality Assurance

INA states this timing chain guide is engineered to meet or exceed OE quality and performance, with plastic material formulated to OEM PA66 and PA46 grade standards for hardness and material consistency.