Professional Parts Sweden 21345368 Engine Balance Shaft Chain Guide - Upper

Upper Engine Balance Shaft Chain Guide for Saab

Professional Parts Sweden 21345368 is an upper engine balance shaft chain guide for Saab applications. It is used in the valve train area to guide the balance shaft chain and maintain proper chain routing in the engine.

Key Features

• Upper fitting position for balance shaft chain guidance
• Engine valve train component for chain alignment and support
• Direct-fit replacement for select Saab 9-5, 9-3, 900, and 9000 applications
• Cross-references OE-style part numbers 9145368 and 30551886 for the same application
• Part number 21345368 for ordering and fitment verification

Detailed Description

This Professional Parts Sweden engine balance shaft chain guide is built for the upper position and is specified for Saab models including 2000-2009 Saab 9-5, 2000-2003 Saab 9-3, 1999 Saab 9-3, 1994-1998 Saab 900, and 1994-1998 Saab 9000. If you are sourcing a Saab 9-5 balance shaft chain guide or a Saab 900 upper chain guide, part number 21345368 provides the correct application reference for service work in the engine timing and balance shaft system.

This part cross-references OE-style part numbers 9145368 and 30551886 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Chain guide wear in the upper balance shaft circuit
• Noise from a loose or misrouted balance shaft chain
• Chain tracking issues in the engine valve train area
• Service replacement for a damaged Saab chain guide
• Fitment verification for Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5, Saab 900, and Saab 9000 repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the upper fitting position before installation and match the part number to the vehicle application. Verify engine configuration and existing guide layout against the original component before assembly. For Saab 9-5 and Saab 9-3 service, compare the removed guide to 21345368 to ensure the correct balance shaft chain guide is selected.

Quality Assurance

Professional Parts Sweden supplies this engine balance shaft chain guide as a replacement component for the listed Saab applications. Use the confirmed fitment data and OE cross-reference numbers to verify application before installation.