Performance Timing Chain Kit for Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011-2015) 3.6L

Heavy-Duty Performance Timing Chain Kit for 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Chain Kit synchronizes camshaft and crankshaft rotation on the 2011-2015 Grand Cherokee to restore precise valvetrain timing and eliminate mechanical rattle.

The Stock Jeep Grand Cherokee Timing Chain Failure

Factory timing assemblies on the 3.6L Pentastar V6 are prone to progressive pin-and-link pitch wear, leading to noticeable timing chain stretch over continuous heat cycles. Concurrently, the OEM plastic timing chain guides and tensioner arms become brittle, suffering from friction grooving and fracture. This slack causes hydraulic tensioners to overextend, generating valvetrain slap, dynamic cam phasing errors (such as DTC P0016 or P0008), rough idling, and in severe cases, catastrophic valve-to-piston contact.

The Engineering Solution

This master timing kit delivers high-tensile, heat-treated alloy steel link chains engineered to mitigate elongation under severe load. High-impact synthetic guide shoes resist thermal fatigue and provide a low-friction contact surface to minimize operational drag. Matched with high-pressure primary and secondary hydraulic tensioners, precision intermediate gears, and an oil control valve, this assembly maintains critical chain tension during rapid RPM transients and cold-start oil pressure spikes.

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

• 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 (3.6L Pentastar V6: Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the WK2 Grand Cherokee?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. Compatible with 3.6L Pentastar V6 only; does not fit 5.7L HEMI V8, 6.4L SRT V8, or 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 models.

What are the critical installation requirements for this kit?

Professional installation using dedicated camshaft locking tools is required, and all fasteners must be torqued precisely to factory OEM specifications.

The Jeep Standard

Engineered to handle steep grade ascents, heavy payload hauling, and harsh off-road trail demands, this timing kit provides the mechanical reliability required to keep your Jeep running at factory performance.