Performance Timing Chain Kit for Chrysler 200 (2012-2013) 3.6L

High-Durability Timing Chain Overhaul Kit for 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 (JS)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Chain Kit replaces stretched link chains, brittle polymer guides, and fatigued hydraulic tensioners on the 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 to restore exact camshaft-to-crankshaft phasing and eliminate valve timing rattle.

The Stock Chrysler 200 Timing Drive Weakness

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 in the JS chassis is notorious for progressive timing chain elongation and guide shoe wear under sustained thermal cycling. Factory composite chain guides become brittle over time, risking catastrophic fracture that allows excess chain slack. Additionally, the OEM primary and secondary hydraulic tensioners can suffer from internal check-valve bleed-down, resulting in cold-start valvetrain chatter, cam-crank correlation diagnostic trouble codes (such as P0016 and P0018), and variable valve timing (VVT) phaser hunting.

The Engineering Solution

This comprehensive timing kit addresses common valvetrain failure points with high-strength, pre-stressed alloy steel chains engineered to resist tensile stretch and pitch elongation. The guide assemblies feature wear-resistant nylon facing bonded to reinforced backing plates to withstand high-RPM harmonic whipping. Upgraded internal spring-assisted hydraulic tensioners ensure immediate oil pressure retention, preventing start-up lash and maintaining tight chain engagement across the camshaft sprockets, intermediate gear, and crankshaft sprocket.

What's Included

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

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2012 Chrysler 200 Limited / Touring / S (3.6L Pentastar V6)
• 2013 Chrysler 200 Limited / Touring / S (3.6L Pentastar V6)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the JS 200?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. This kit will not fit 2.4L inline-four engine configurations.

Are specialized timing tools required to complete installation?

Yes, camshaft phaser locks and wedge tools are required during installation to preserve top-dead-center timing alignment and ensure fasteners are torqued strictly to factory specifications.

The Chrysler Caliber

The 3.6L Pentastar is an aggressive V6 platform capable of reliable output only when timing sync is maintained. This complete overhaul package eliminates loose chain lash and ensures full cam duration recovery and dependable valvetrain dynamics under heavy commuter loads.