How to replace the primary cam gear and timing chain on 2010 Cadillac STS?

To access and change the timing chain and sprockets, first, take off the engine front cover. Then, take out the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner, then the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain shoe, and afterward the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. Afterward, take out the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain and the Timing Chain Tensioner. Go on to take out the timing chain upper guide as well as the timing chain. When installing, put the timing chain in place, then the Timing Chain Guide and the tensioner. Then, put in the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain, along with the guide, shoe, and tensioner for that side. The last step is to put the engine front cover back on.

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2010 Cadillac STS Camshaft Gear
Part Number: 12684830
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- Other Name: Actuator, Engine Camshaft; Variable Valve Timing Sprocket; Cam Gear; Actuator
- Replaces: 12665855, 12630916, 12672483, 12626160, 12603745
- Item Weight: 2.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
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- SKU: 12684830
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Fits the following 2010 Cadillac STS Submodels:
- Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Part Number: 12684831
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- Other Name: Actuator, Engine Camshaft; Variable Valve Timing Sprocket; Cam Gear; Actuator
- Replaces: 12603744, 12672484, 12665856, 12630917, 12626161
- Item Weight: 2.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.2 x 4.1 inches
- Condition: New
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- SKU: 12684831
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- Other Name: Actuator, Engine Camshaft
- Item Weight: 3.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.1 x 5.2 x 3.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 12581500
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Fits the following 2010 Cadillac STS Submodels:
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Part Number: 12684832
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- Other Name: Actuator, Engine Camshaft; Chain, Engine Timing
- Replaces: 12672485, 12665857, 12606653, 12614464, 12630918
- Item Weight: 2.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.4 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 12684832
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- Item Weight: 3.10 Pounds
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- SKU: 12581498
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Part Number: 12581499
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- Other Name: Actuator, Engine Camshaft
- Item Weight: 3.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.2 x 3.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 12581499
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- Other Name: Actuator, Engine Camshaft
- Item Weight: 3.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.1 x 4.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
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Q: How to replace the primary cam gear and timing chain on 2010 Cadillac STS?
A: To access and change the timing chain and sprockets, first, take off the engine front cover. Then, take out the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain tensioner, then the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain shoe, and afterward the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain guide. Afterward, take out the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain and the Timing Chain Tensioner. Go on to take out the timing chain upper guide as well as the timing chain. When installing, put the timing chain in place, then the Timing Chain Guide and the tensioner. Then, put in the right bank secondary camshaft drive chain, along with the guide, shoe, and tensioner for that side. The last step is to put the engine front cover back on.