Cloyes Timing Chain Tensioner 9-6051

Cloyes 9-6051 is an engine timing chain tensioner built with a metal housing and a hydraulic-and-spring tensioning design. It helps maintain proper timing chain tension for smooth engine operation in supported Lexus and Toyota applications, including Lexus ES350, RX350, and Toyota Tacoma.

Key Features

• Engine timing chain tensioner for the valve train system
• Hydraulic and spring tensioner type for controlled chain loading
• Metal housing and metal construction
• Gray finish
• Activation pin design
• 2 mounting holes with 0.256 in. / 6.5024 mm diameter
• No adjustable mechanism
• No gasket or seal included
• No bolts, hardware, or mounting bracket included

Product Details

This Cloyes timing chain tensioner is part of the brand’s Timing Chain Tensioner line, focused on maintaining timing system integrity in modern overhead-cam engines. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain, tensioners, guides, and sprockets together during service to help restore proper timing system operation. Part number 9-6051 also cross-references TYC 96051 for the same application.

Used For

• Timing chain slack or inconsistent chain tension
• Noise from a worn or weak timing chain tensioner
• Timing system service on high-mileage engines
• Restoring chain control during engine repair
• Replacing a failed tensioner in Lexus and Toyota timing systems

Installation Notes

Install as a direct timing system service component and verify correct position before engine start-up. Because this unit uses an activation pin, follow the service procedure for pin removal and timing verification. For complete timing system service, inspect the chain, guides, and sprockets at the same time. Fits 2019-2022 Lexus ES350, right lower; 2016-2022 Lexus RX350, right lower; 2016-2022 Lexus RX450h, right lower; 2019-2021 Lexus IS300, right lower; 2018-2021 Lexus IS350, right lower; 2018-2021 Lexus LC500h, right lower; 2018-2021 Lexus LS500h, right lower; 2019-2021 Lexus RC300, right lower; 2019-2021 Lexus RC350, right lower; 2018-2021 Lexus RX350L, right lower; 2018-2021 Lexus RX450hL, right lower; 2019-2021 Toyota Avalon, right lower; 2018-2021 Toyota Camry, right lower; 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander, right lower; 2016-2021 Toyota Tacoma, right lower; 2016-2020 Lexus GS350, right lower; 2017-2020 Toyota Sienna, right lower; 2017-2019 Toyota Highlander, right; 2016-2018 Lexus IS300, right; 2016-2018 Lexus RC300, right; 2015-2018 Lexus RC350, right; 2015-2017 Lexus IS350, right; 2015 Lexus GS350, right.

Quality Assurance

Cloyes has specialized in automotive timing systems since 1921 and backs its products with technical support and an industry-leading warranty. Part number 9-6051 is built for timing system service in supported Lexus and Toyota applications.