How to replace the left bank secondary timing chain guide on Cadillac STS?

You should start the left bank secondary Timing Chain Guide replacement by removing the appropriate tools to take off the engine front cover. The work sequence begins with removal of the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (part number 12345) then follows with the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide (part number 67890). Install the new left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide (part number: 67890) first before placing the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (part number: 12345) and afterward fasten the engine front cover.

How to replace the LH secondary camshaft Timing Chain Guide on Cadillac STS?

The first step to replace the left Timing Chain guide requires the removal of both the left Timing Chain Tensioner and the left Camshaft position actuator housing without disconnecting their Camshaft actuator solenoids. The crankshaft socket (J39946) should be used to rotate the crankshaft until both Camshaft position actuator timing marks reach their highest point in their motion. Regarding the replacement process you need to install the Camshaft holding tool (EN 46328) onto the camshafts. Use a paint stick to place a solitary mark on adjacent Timing Chain links next to each Camshaft position actuator timing mark as well as a mark on one primary chain link and an intermediate primary chain sprocket tooth. A hex key exposed on the left exhaust Camshaft should be wrenched to maintain Camshaft stability during the left exhaust oil control valve removal process. Before removing the left exhaust Camshaft actuator the technician will slide it off the Camshaft before separating the sprocket teeth from the Timing Chain. First eliminate the left Timing Chain guide and its bolt before performing component cleaning and inspection of the timing drive system. The left front Cylinder Head requires installation of the left Timing Chain guide followed by application of torque to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) on the left Timing Chain guide bolt. The left exhaust actuator should be mounted onto the Timing Chain while its timing mark matches the formerly marked chain link position. First fasten the oil control valve to the exhaust actuator and the Camshaft without fully tightening it. Then clamp down the Camshaft using an open-end wrench before completing the oil control valve installation at 120 nm (89 ft. Lbs.). Ensure the left Timing Chain Tensioner installation before finishing by checking that the paint marks match up with the sprocket timing markers on the left Camshaft actuator housing.

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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12623514
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- Other Name: Guide, Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Replaces: 12586961
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- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12623513
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- Other Name: Guide, Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Replaces: 12586960
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12600462
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- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
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- 2006-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12600461
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- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12597418
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- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
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- 2005 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12597417
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- Other Name: Guide, Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Damper; Guide, Engine Timing
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12586959
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- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide Part Number: 12597416
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- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide, Driver Side Part Number: 12609260
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- Other Name: Tensioner, Engine Timing; Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide; Tensioner
- Position: Driver Side
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- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide, Passenger Side Part Number: 12609258
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- Other Name: Tensioner, Engine Timing; Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide; Tensioner
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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The Cadillac STS Timing Chain Guide is among the most crucial parts that increases Cadillac STS cars' durability and efficiency in their operations. This guide is highly important to keep the timing chain straight and in a tensioned condition so that its mechanism would not vibrate too much. Therefore, the Timing Chain Guide assists in the execution of tasks along with the silencer, ensuring improved efficiency, thus promoting the overall stability of a Cadillac STS engine for the long-term use. In sync with numerous STS models, Timing Chain Guide aims at ensuring continuity of the timing chain and thereby providing the optimal performance to any car's engine. The Cadillac STS also boasts of having luxurious facilities as well as a powerful engine such as the 3.6L V6 and the 4.6L Northstar V8; therefore, this car will benefit a lot from the Timing Chain Guide. This fully helps improve the drive experience and confirm that the high-end safety elements including the lane departure system and the blind spot detection work as required. This Cadillac STS Timing Chain Guide has therefore emerged as a strong product in the market because of the construction and engineering process that has been put into its making particularly targeting automobiles with superior performance. Hence, the Cadillac STS Timing Chain Guide is not only an operational part but also a symbol of Cadillac's stewardship on quality, performance, and safety, in their luxury sedans.

Cadillac STS Timing Chain Guide Parts and Q&A

Chain Guide
12600461
Q: How to replace the left bank secondary timing chain guide on Cadillac STS?
A:
You should start the left bank secondary Timing Chain Guide replacement by removing the appropriate tools to take off the engine front cover. The work sequence begins with removal of the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (part number 12345) then follows with the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide (part number 67890). Install the new left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide (part number: 67890) first before placing the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (part number: 12345) and afterward fasten the engine front cover.
Chain Guide
12586959
Q: How to replace the LH secondary camshaft Timing Chain Guide on Cadillac STS?
A:
The first step to replace the left Timing Chain guide requires the removal of both the left Timing Chain Tensioner and the left Camshaft position actuator housing without disconnecting their Camshaft actuator solenoids. The crankshaft socket (J39946) should be used to rotate the crankshaft until both Camshaft position actuator timing marks reach their highest point in their motion. Regarding the replacement process you need to install the Camshaft holding tool (EN 46328) onto the camshafts. Use a paint stick to place a solitary mark on adjacent Timing Chain links next to each Camshaft position actuator timing mark as well as a mark on one primary chain link and an intermediate primary chain sprocket tooth. A hex key exposed on the left exhaust Camshaft should be wrenched to maintain Camshaft stability during the left exhaust oil control valve removal process. Before removing the left exhaust Camshaft actuator the technician will slide it off the Camshaft before separating the sprocket teeth from the Timing Chain. First eliminate the left Timing Chain guide and its bolt before performing component cleaning and inspection of the timing drive system. The left front Cylinder Head requires installation of the left Timing Chain guide followed by application of torque to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) on the left Timing Chain guide bolt. The left exhaust actuator should be mounted onto the Timing Chain while its timing mark matches the formerly marked chain link position. First fasten the oil control valve to the exhaust actuator and the Camshaft without fully tightening it. Then clamp down the Camshaft using an open-end wrench before completing the oil control valve installation at 120 nm (89 ft. Lbs.). Ensure the left Timing Chain Tensioner installation before finishing by checking that the paint marks match up with the sprocket timing markers on the left Camshaft actuator housing.