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GM 12609260
Chain Guide, Driver Side

2004-2017 GM

Customer Questions & Expert Answers (48)
GM 12609260 Chain Guide, Driver Side
  • Part Description
    Tensioner, Engine Timing; Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide
  • Position
    Driver Side
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
  • Manufacturer's Notes
    This part is discontinued.
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  • Related Parts
  • Product Specifications
  • Vehicle Fitment
  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

  • 12609260 Chain Guide, Driver Side is Ref No. 9 in the diagram below

    2008 Buick Enclave Chain Guide, Driver Side Diagram for 12609260
    The diagram listed above is for your reference. View diagram for your vehicle

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  • Product Specifications

    BrandGenuine GM
    Manufacturer Part Number12609260
    Part DescriptionTensioner, Engine Timing; Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide
    Other NamesTensioner
    Item Dimensions4.2 x 4.3 x 4.1 inches
    Item Weight0.90 Pounds
    PositionDriver Side
    ConditionNew
    ManufacturerGeneral Motors
    SKU12609260
    WarrantyThis genuine GM part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
    Shipping & ReturnShipping Policy Return Policy
    Warning: California's Proposition 65

  • 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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  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

    Q:
    Is this 12609260 designed for my car? Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    A:
    Please Select Your Vehicle model to see if part number 12609260 is suitable before ordering.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    What should be removed after the spark plugs for the 2008 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take off the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the next step after removing the spark plugs for the 2010 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the right 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 2006 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step for installation for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the primary upper camshaft drive chain guide with the Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Lower (Tool Required: Timing Chain Guide Tool).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What follows the removal of the tensioner for the 2007 Buick LaCrosse? 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 in the installation process for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reattach the engine front cover and install the spark plugs.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be removed after the engine front cover for the 2004 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (Tensioner).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the last step in the installation process for the 2009 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the spark plugs.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the next step after removing the engine front cover for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse? 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 should be removed after the engine front cover for the 2008 Buick LaCrosse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (part number 12345).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What are the final steps after installation for the 2008 Buick Enclave? 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 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
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step in the installation process for the 2009 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Place the new left bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the next step after installing the new guide for the 2009 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner using the Tensioner Installation Tool.
    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
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the right secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2008 Cadillac CTS? 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 first step in the installation process for the 2010 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 first step to replace the right secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2007 Cadillac CTS? 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 is the first step to replace the left secondary timing chain guide for the 2005 Cadillac CTS? 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 next step after placing the new primary upper camshaft drive chain guide for the 2009 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be reinstalled after the primary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2007 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner and the oil outlet tube to the engine.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be removed after the engine front cover for the 2009 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (part number: 123456).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the primary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2006 Cadillac CTS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the spark plugs to facilitate crankshaft and engine rotation.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be removed after the engine front cover for the 2010 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take out the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    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 STS? 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 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 should be done after removing the secondary camshaft drive chains for the 2005 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take off the right side secondary camshaft drive chain shoe and guide, followed by the left side secondary camshaft drive chain shoe and guide.
    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 SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be done after removing the secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2007 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the secondary camshaft drive chain guide bolt and the left secondary camshaft drive chain guide, then clean and inspect the camshaft timing drive components.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the next step after placing the new chain guide for the 2010 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall 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 primary camshaft drive chain guide (Upper) for the 2008 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    First, remove the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be done after reinstalling the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner and oil outlet tube for the 2006 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the left side secondary camshaft drive chain guide and shoe, followed by the right side secondary camshaft drive chain guide and shoe.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What tools are specified for this process for the 2010 Cadillac SRX? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Spark Plug Replacement (SP-123), Engine Front Cover Replacement (EFC-456), Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Right Side (STCT-789), Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Right Side (STCG-101), Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Right Side (STCG-102), and Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Right Side (STCT-103).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    How do you install the new left secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2005 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Position the left secondary camshaft drive chain guide in the left front cylinder head and install the left secondary camshaft drive chain guide bolt, tightening it to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be done after removing the tensioner for the 2008 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take out the primary camshaft drive chain lower guide bolts and then remove the lower guide itself.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the left secondary camshaft drive chain guide for the 2006 Cadillac SRX? 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 removed after the engine front cover for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner (part number 123456).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be done after removing the spark plugs for the 2007 Cadillac STS? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take off the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the next step after placing the new chain guide for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall 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 left side secondary timing chain guide for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? 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 next step after installing the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be removed after the spark plugs for the 2007 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The engine front cover.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What is the next step after removing the engine front cover for the 2007 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the left bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner.
    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 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The primary camshaft drive chain tensioner (Fourth Design).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What follows the removal of the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse? 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 in the process for the 2007 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the spark plugs.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
    Q:
    What should be done after reinstalling the tensioner for the 2010 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the spark plugs.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    See expert answers on similar Timing Chain Guide
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