Performance Timing Chain Kit for Dodge Durango (2012-2014) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Performance Timing Chain Kit for 2012-2014 Dodge Durango (WD)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Chain Kit synchronizes camshaft and crankshaft rotation on the 2012-2014 Durango to eliminate valvetrain slack, prevent piston-to-valve contact, and restore exact factory cam timing.

The Stock Dodge Durango Timing System Degradation

Under continuous thermal cycles, the factory timing components in the WD platform's 3.6L Pentastar engine develop critical weaknesses. Factory plastic timing chain guides become brittle, developing deep grooving and fractured tensioner arms. Concurrently, factory hydraulic tensioners experience pressure bleed-down, causing chain slack, startup slap, and timing drift. When chains stretch beyond tensioner travel limits, cam-crank phase mismatch triggers trouble codes (P0016, P0017) and risks catastrophic valvetrain interference.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered for high-torsion stability, this kit features heat-treated link-plate chains with superior tensile strength to eliminate stretch. Guides and tensioner arms are molded from reinforced, high-lubricity polymers to minimize frictional drag and guide face wear. High-precision hydraulic tensioners maintain continuous chain pre-load, while OEM-spec drive gears and the replacement oil control valve restore full-phase oil delivery to the variable valve timing system.

What's Included

• 1 Timing Chain Guide (5184392AD)
• 1 Timing Chain Guide (5184361AE)
• 1 Timing Chain Guide (5184362AD)
• 1 Tensioner Arm (5184363AE)
• 1 Tensioner Arm (5184364AD)
• 1 Chain Tensioner (5184093AE)
• 1 Secondary Chain Tensioner (5184888AC)
• 1 Secondary Chain Tensioner (5184360AF)
• 1 Primary Chain Tensioner (5184391AF)
• 2 Timing Chains (5184352AF)
• 1 Timing Chain (5184355AF)
• 1 Timing Chain (5184278AD)
• 1 Oil Control Valve (5184150AF)
• 1 Intermediate Gear (5184357AE)
• 1 Crankshaft Gear (5184356AD)
• 1 Oil Pump Drive Gear (5184273AD)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2012 Dodge Durango 3.6L Pentastar V6
• 2013 Dodge Durango 3.6L Pentastar V6
• 2014 Dodge Durango 3.6L Pentastar V6

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the WD Durango?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2012-2014 Dodge Durango equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar engine. This kit does not fit 5.7L HEMI V8 models or other engine displacements.

Are specific torque steps required during installation?

Professional installation is highly recommended; all timing sprockets, tensioners, and guide fasteners must be torqued strictly to factory manufacturer specifications with mechanical timing verified before cover sealing.

The Dodge Durango Durability Standard

Engineered to handle heavy-payload hauling, severe towing duties, and demanding family road cycles, this timing kit restores absolute valvetrain integrity to ensure dependable long-term engine performance.