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GM 12609258
Chain Guide, Passenger Side

2004-2017 GM

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GM 12609258 Chain Guide, Passenger Side
  • Part Description
    Tensioner, Engine Timing; Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide
  • Position
    Passenger Side
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
  • Manufacturer's Notes
    This part is discontinued.
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  • Vehicle Fitment

    Year Make Model Trim Engine
    2008-2017 Buick EnclaveBase, Convenience, CX, CXL, Leather, Premium6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2010-2016, 2005-2008 Buick LaCrosseBase, Convenience, CX, CXL, CXS, Leather, Premium, Sport Touring, Touring6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2004-2006 Buick RendezvousCX, CXL, CXL Plus, Ultra6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2004-2011 Cadillac CTSBase, Luxury, Performance, Premium6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2004-2011 Cadillac SRXBase, Luxury, Performance, Premium6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2005-2011 Cadillac STSBase, Platinum6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2010-2011 Chevrolet CamaroLS, LT6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2008-2013 Chevrolet EquinoxLT, LTZ, Sport6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2008-2011 Chevrolet MalibuLT, LTZ6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2009-2017 Chevrolet TraverseLS, LT, LTZ, Premier6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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    Warning: California's Proposition 65
  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

    Q:
    Is this 12609258 designed for my car? Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    A:
    Please Select Your Vehicle model to see if part number 12609258 is suitable before ordering.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2006 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Place the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    How do you remove the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove it using the Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper (Tool Required: Timing Chain Guide Tool).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What follows the removal of the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner for the 2010 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What comes after the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner during installation for the 2009 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2008 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Place the new left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the next component to remove after the tensioner for the 2008 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide (part number 67890).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the right secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2007 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the spark plugs to facilitate crankshaft rotation.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the next step after installing the tensioner for the 2008 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2009 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the engine front cover using the appropriate tools.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What tool is necessary for removing the secondary timing chain guide on the right side for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Pliers.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the primary upper timing chain guide for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after removing the spark plugs for the 2006 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take off the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What follows the removal of the tensioner for the 2007 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step in the process for the 2008 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reattach the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the next step after removing the engine front cover for the 2006 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be removed after the engine front cover for the 2008 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be installed after the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2005 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    How should the primary camshaft drive chain guide be installed for the 2007 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the primary camshaft drive chain guide and its retaining bolts, tightening them to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the left secondary timing chain guide for the 2005 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step in the process for the 2010 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reattach the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the final step in the process for the 2009 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reattach the engine front cover using the Cover Replacement Tool.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What are the final steps after installation for the 2006 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the spark plugs and the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be installed after the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide for the 2008 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner (Fourth Design).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the primary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2009 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the engine front cover using the appropriate tools.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the final step in the installation process for the 2007 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner, ensuring the paint marks still align with the sprocket timing marks, and install the left camshaft actuator housing.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the next step after installing the primary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2006 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner and the oil outlet tube to the engine.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step after installing the lower guide for the 2008 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after removing the engine front cover for the 2010 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take out the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the right secondary timing chain guide for the 2004 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2007 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Place the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2009 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Place the new left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide (part number: 67890) in position.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the final step in the process for the 2005 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the left side secondary camshaft drive chain and the right side secondary camshaft drive chain.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the right side secondary timing chain guide for the 2010 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the spark plugs to facilitate crankshaft rotation.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should you do to prevent the camshaft from rotating for the 2005 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Use an open-end wrench on the hex cast into the left exhaust camshaft while loosening and removing the left exhaust oil control valve.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after removing the engine front cover for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take out the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What follows the removal of the tensioner for the 2007 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the final step to complete the procedure for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reattach the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be installed after placing the new chain guide for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2010 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2009 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Place the new right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide (part number: 654321) in position.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the final step in the process for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the spark plugs.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2008 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the new primary upper camshaft drive chain guide (Fourth Design).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide for the 2007 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the spark plugs to facilitate crankshaft rotation.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be installed after positioning the chain guide for the 2007 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after removing the engine front cover for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take out the spark plugs to facilitate easier rotation of the crankshaft.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What are the final steps after installation for the 2007 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the spark plugs and the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step in the process for the 2010 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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OEM GM Chain Guide, Passenger Side 12609258 Designed for Proper Fit and Performance

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