INA ZT01481 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner - Primary or Right Lower

INA ZT01481 Timing Chain Tensioner

INA ZT01481 is an engine timing chain tensioner for the valve train and timing drive. It is built for direct-fit repair use on a wide range of GM, Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Saab, Saturn, Pontiac, and Suzuki applications, including Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Impala, and GMC Terrain models.

• Engine timing chain tensioner for timing drive service
• Supports correct gear ratio control in the valve train
• OE-style repair solution from INA
• Fits Primary, Right Lower, and N/A listed positions depending on application
• Cross-references 12609263 and 5510148100 for the same application

Application Coverage

Compatible With 2004-2018 Cadillac CTS, Primary or Right Lower depending on engine configuration; 2004-2015 Cadillac SRX, Primary or Right Lower; 2016-2018 Cadillac XTS, Primary or N/A; 2016-2018 Chevrolet Impala, Primary or N/A; and 2010-2015 GMC Terrain, N/A or Right Lower. This part number, ZT01481, also appears across Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and other listed vehicles in the fitment data.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring proper timing chain tension after wear or noise develops
• Addressing timing drive slack that can affect engine synchronization
• Replacing a worn tensioner during timing component service
• Supporting smoother operation in high-mileage timing systems
• Servicing vehicles with confirmed fitment for Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Impala, and GMC Terrain

Installation Notes

Verify the exact year, make, model, and position before ordering. Fitment varies by engine layout and may list Primary, Right Lower, or N/A positions, so match the vehicle application to the catalog data. Inspect related timing components during service and confirm the OE reference numbers before installation.

Quality Assurance

INA supplies repair solutions for chain and belt drive components with an emphasis on correct gear ratios, reliable operation, and low maintenance requirements. ZT01481 is engineered as a timing drive service part for confirmed applications.