How to replace the primary timing chain guide on Cadillac STS?

The procedure for replacing the Timing Chain Guide requires complete removal of the right side secondary camshaft drive chain followed by taking off the left side secondary camshaft drive chain. The procedure requires removal of the right side secondary camshaft drive chain shoe and guide before proceeding with the left side secondary camshaft drive chain shoe and guide. First remove the oil outlet tube from the engine followed by the Timing Chain Tensioner and the engine block bolts which secure the Timing Chain Guide. Lastly take out the Timing Chain Guide itself. A thorough cleaning followed by inspection has to take place for the camshaft timing drive components. Installation of the Timing Chain Guide begins by installing retaining bolts then tightening them to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) before fitting the Timing Chain Tensioner. The engine installation requires the oil outlet tube first followed by left side and right side secondary camshaft drive chain guides and shoes. Install the left and right side secondary camshaft drive chains as the final step.

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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12623514
$18.59 MSRP: $30.63
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- Other Name: Guide, Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Replaces: 12586961
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12623513
$21.14 MSRP: $34.83
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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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12600462
$18.97 MSRP: $31.24
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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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12600461
$19.95 MSRP: $31.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12597418
$22.87 MSRP: $35.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12597417
$21.53 MSRP: $35.46
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide, Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Damper; Guide, Engine Timing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12586959
$13.24 MSRP: $21.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide
Part Number: 12597416
$21.02 MSRP: $34.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide Assembly-Timing Chain; Timing Chain Guide; Guide, Engine Timing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Chain Guide, Driver Side
Part Number: 12609260
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner, Engine Timing; Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide; Tensioner
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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
Product Specifications
- 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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

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Q: How to replace the primary timing chain guide on Cadillac STS?
A: The procedure for replacing the Timing Chain Guide requires complete removal of the right side secondary camshaft drive chain followed by taking off the left side secondary camshaft drive chain. The procedure requires removal of the right side secondary camshaft drive chain shoe and guide before proceeding with the left side secondary camshaft drive chain shoe and guide. First remove the oil outlet tube from the engine followed by the Timing Chain Tensioner and the engine block bolts which secure the Timing Chain Guide. Lastly take out the Timing Chain Guide itself. A thorough cleaning followed by inspection has to take place for the camshaft timing drive components. Installation of the Timing Chain Guide begins by installing retaining bolts then tightening them to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) before fitting the Timing Chain Tensioner. The engine installation requires the oil outlet tube first followed by left side and right side secondary camshaft drive chain guides and shoes. Install the left and right side secondary camshaft drive chains as the final step.

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