Cloyes 9-5705 Engine Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner

Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner for VW and Audi

The Cloyes 9-5705 balance shaft chain tensioner is built for Volkswagen and Audi engines that rely on stable chain tension for smooth balance shaft operation. It uses a hydraulic and spring tensioner design with a cast body, metal housing, and included shoe to help maintain proper chain control during service.

Part number 9-5705 is a direct-fit style engine balance shaft chain tensioner for a wide range of VW Jetta, GTI, Passat, Tiguan, and Audi A3, A4, Q5, and TT applications. Cloyes recommends replacing the chain, tensioners, guides, and sprockets together to preserve timing system integrity during repair.

Key Features

• Engine balance shaft chain tensioner for Volkswagen and Audi applications
• Hydraulic and spring tensioner type for chain control
• Cast construction with metal housing
• Shoe included
• Manual set activation type
• Gray finish
• Part number: 9-5705

Product Details

Cloyes has supplied timing system components since 1921, and the 9-5705 balance shaft chain tensioner reflects that focus on engine timing service. This component maintains appropriate tension on the balance shaft chain, helping the chain stay properly controlled across operating conditions. It cross-references NGK 95705 for the same application.

Compatible with many Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI, Passat, Tiguan, Beetle, CC, and Arteon models, as well as Audi A3, A4, A5, Q3, Q5, TT, TTS, A6, and Q7 applications. Use part number 9-5705 when verifying the correct balance shaft chain tensioner for your vehicle.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Chain noise from the balance shaft drive area
• Loose or inconsistent chain tension
• Timing system wear found during engine service
• Need for balance shaft chain service on VW Jetta or Audi A3/A4 platforms
• Replacement during a full timing component refresh

Installation Notes

Install with the chain, guides, and sprockets replaced as a set when the timing system is serviced. This helps maintain proper alignment and reduces repeat repairs. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model before installation, especially on Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Passat, Tiguan, and Audi A3, A4, Q5, and TT vehicles.

• Fits 2012-2025 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A
• Fits 2008-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A
• Fits 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf, N/A
• Fits 2008-2020 Audi A3, N/A
• Fits 2017-2020 Audi A4 allroad, N/A
• Fits 2009-2020 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2010-2020 Audi A5 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2018-2020 Audi A5 Sportback, N/A
• Fits 2015-2020 Audi Q3, N/A
• Fits 2011-2020 Audi Q5, N/A
• Fits 2015-2020 Audi S3, N/A
• Fits 2018-2020 Audi TT Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2009-2015 Audi TT Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2016-2020 Audi TTS Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2019-2020 Volkswagen Arteon, N/A
• Fits 2018-2020 Volkswagen Atlas, N/A
• Fits 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, N/A
• Fits 2008-2020 Volkswagen GTI, N/A
• Fits 2014-2020 Volkswagen Passat, N/A
• Fits 2008-2010 Volkswagen Passat, N/A
• Fits 2009-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 Audi A3 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2009-2013 Audi A3 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2009-2019 Audi A4, N/A
• Fits 2019 Audi Q7, N/A
• Fits 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A
• Fits 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A
• Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, N/A
• Fits 2012-2018 Audi A6, N/A
• Fits 2013-2018 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2015-2018 Audi Q3 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, N/A
• Fits 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC, N/A
• Fits 2013-2016 Audi allroad, N/A
• Fits 2009-2016 Volkswagen Eos, N/A
• Fits 2010-2014 Audi A5, N/A
• Fits 2009-2014 Audi TT, N/A
• Fits 2007 Audi TT, N/A
• Fits 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC, N/A
• Fits 2008-2009 Volkswagen Bora, N/A

Quality Assurance

Cloyes has been a trusted name in automotive timing systems since 1921, with technical support and an industry-leading warranty backing its engine timing components. The 9-5705 is built for service work where balance shaft chain tension must be maintained with consistent control.