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06 - Engine
12-06-01-009
December, 2012

INFORMATION
Subject:

Information on High Feature V6 Timing Chain Kits and Chain Guide Replacements,
DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019

Models:

2007 Buick Allure (Canada) (RPOs LY7)
2007-2012 Buick LaCrosse (RPOs LY7, LLT, LF1)
2008-2012 Buick Enclave (RPOs LY7, LLT)
2007-2011 Cadillac STS (RPOs LY7, LLT)
2007-2012 Cadillac SRX (RPOs LY7, LAU, LF1, LFX)
2008-2012 Cadillac CTS (RPOs LY7, LP1, LLT, LF1)
2008-2012 Chevrolet Captiva (RPO LY7)
2008-2012 Chevrolet Equinox (RPOs LY7, LF1, LFW)
2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu (RPO LY7)
2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse (RPO LLT)
2010-2012 Chevrolet Camaro (RPOs LLT, LFX)
2012 Chevrolet Impala (RPO LFX)
2007-2012 GMC Acadia (RPOs LY7, LLT)
2010-2012 GMC Terrain (RPOs LF1, LFW)
2007-2010 Pontiac G6 (RPO LY7)
2008-2009 Pontiac G8 (RPO LY7)
2008-2009 Pontiac Torrent (RPO LY7)
2007-2009 Saturn AURA (RPO LY7)
2008-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK (RPOs LY7, LLT)
2008-2010 Saturn VUE (RPO LY7)
Equipped with 3.6L High Feature V6 Engine (VINs D, T, V, 3)
Built Prior to July 15, 2006

Attention: For 2007 Cadillac models, please refer to the most current version of Corporate
Bulletin Number 07-06-01-013 for early build timing chain identification.
Customer Care and Aftersales is pleased to announce
the release of three timing chain service kits for the
High Feature V6 engine applications available for use
as of April 2012. These comprehensive timing chain
kits were designed to fulfill all the parts requirements
necessary while servicing High Feature V6 engine
applications from 2007 to 2012. These kits were
developed with the latest product enhancement in
mind, while reducing vehicle downtime for our
customers at a very competitive price. These kits
contain all of the necessary parts for repairing worn
timing chains minus the RTV sealer and timing chain
guides.
These kits should be used on vehicles covered under
the terms of the Powertrain Warranty coverage, Special
Coverage terms. Please do not order or use parts
separately while repairing a vehicle covered by
warranty.

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These kits do not contain idler sprockets, camshaft
actuator gears, crankshaft driven gear or the chain
guides as these parts should not be replaced for a
stretched timing chain setting DTCs P0008, P0009,
P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019. Idler gears,
camshaft actuators, crankshaft driven gears and timing
chain guides are being replaced unnecessarily and are
not worn and should not be replaced.
If this concern is encountered, follow the guidelines
below to install the necessary timing chain service kit:

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pictures showing an example of normal wear (1) which
should not be replaced, and a worn guide (2) which
should be replaced.
Part B
While the engine is disassembled, refer to Global
Warranty for the vehicle build date. If the vehicle was
built before 06/05/2009, also inspect the camshaft
saddle caps.

Part A
Clean and Reuse

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Replace

If the subject cylinder head is of the 2nd design shown
above (2), no further action is required for this section
of the bulletin listed as part B.
For 1st design shown below, visually inspect for teflon
camshaft thrust washers being present between the
camshaft actuator and the saddle cap. 1st design (1) is
for both intake and exhaust. Refer to the examples
below:

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When replacing timing chain kits, the timing chain
guides should not always be replaced; they should only
be replaced in cases where the guide wear block
surface is worn down into the base friction material,
leaving friction wear witness marks. Refer to the above

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Inspection of the 1st design Saddle Cap with no
Teflon washer present
5 screw design uses P/N 12630941 thrust washer

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Part C
Is the vehicle a 2007-2011 Buick Enclave, GMC
Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn OUTLOOK or
Chevrolet Malibu or 2007-2010 Pontiac G6? If YES,
then replace the PCV insulated tube and bank 2 rocker
cover following the procedures below:
2007-2008 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia, G6,
OUTLOOK
1. Clean the PCV orifice with low VOC brake cleaner.
Allow to air dry with compressed shop air.
2. Replace the bank 1 camshaft cover gasket.
3. Reassemble the bank1 camshaft cover.

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to
10 Y (89 lb in).
4. Replace the bank 2 camshaft cover and replace
the camshaft cover gasket.
5. Reassemble the bank 2 camshaft cover.

Tighten
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4 screw design uses P/N 12632859 thrust washer

Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to
10 Y (89 lb in).
6. Install the insulated PCV tube.
2009-2010 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia, G6,
OUTLOOK
1. Clean the PCV orifice with low VOC brake cleaner.
Allow to air dry with compressed shop air.
2. Replace the bank 1 camshaft cover gasket.
3. Reassemble the bank 1 camshaft cover.

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to
10 Y (89 lb in).
4. Replace the bank 2 camshaft cover and replace
the camshaft cover gasket.
5. Reassemble the bank 2 camshaft cover.

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to
10 Y (89 lb in).

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Install one camshaft thrust washer between each
camshaft and actuator if not present.

2011 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse, Acadia
1. Remove the bank 2 camshaft cover for servicing of
the PCV system. Refer to Camshaft Cover
Replacement Left Side in SI.
2. Clean the PCV orifice with low VOC brake cleaner.
Allow to air dry with compressed shop air.
3. Replace the bank 2 camshaft cover and replace
the camshaft cover gasket.
4. Reassemble the bank 2 camshaft cover.

Tighten
Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to
10 Y (89 lb in).

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Part D
Does the vehicle have the latest calibration update for
Oil Life Monitor? Refer to Global Warranty for
calibration completions in paid warranty claims. If NO,
reprogram the vehicle with the latest calibration for
Oil Life Monitor enhancement - Reference Field
Actions 11083, 10287C and PI0777.

Parts Information
Timing Chain Kit
Part Number

Application

12650230
(For 2007 Models)

Buick Allure, Enclave, LaCrosse
LY7 (2007)
Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS LP1,
LY7 (2007)
Chevrolet Traverse LY7 (2007)
GMC Acadia LY7 (2007)
Pontiac G6 LY7 (2007)
Saturn OUTLOOK LY7 (2007)

12650231
(For 2008-2012
Models)

12651450
(For 2008-2012
Models)

Buick Enclave LY7 (2008)
Cadillac CTS LP1, LY7 (2008-09)
Cadillac SRX LY7 (2008-09), LAU
(2010-11)
Chevrolet Malibu LY7 (2008-12)
Chevrolet Equinox LY7 (2008-09)
Chevrolet Traverse LY7 (2008)
GMC Acadia LY7 (2008)
Pontiac G6, G8 LY7 (2008-10)
Saturn AURA LY7 (2008-09)
Saturn OUTLOOK LY7 (2008)
Saturn VUE LY7 (2008-10)
Buick LaCrosse LF1 (2010), LLT
(2010-11), LFX (2012)
Buick Enclave LLT (2009-12)
Cadillac CTS LLT (2008-11), LF1
(2010-11), LFX/LFW (2012)
Cadillac SRX LF1 (2010-11),
LFX/LFW (2012)
Cadillac STS LLT (2008-11)
Chevrolet Camaro LLT (2010-11),
LFX (2012)
Chevrolet Equinox LF1 (2010), LFW
(2011-12)
Chevrolet Impala LFX (2012)
Chevrolet Traverse LLT (2009-2012)
GMC Acadia LLT (2009-12)
Saturn OUTLOOK LLT (2009-10)

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Parts Information Part A
Part
Number

Description

Quantity

25177917

FILTER, OIL ( CTS, SRX, STS)

1

19167894

FILTER, OIL (Enclave, Acadia,
Traverse, OUTLOOK)

1

11609932

BOLT, HFH, (M14X2X160)
(Enclave, Acadia, Traverse,
OUTLOOK)

2

11609933

BOLT, HFH, (M14X2X185)
(Enclave, Acadia, Traverse,
OUTLOOK)

2

12345885
- US
10953468
- CAN

OIL, ENG (CTS, SRX, STS)

6

12345610
- US
19264705
- CAN

OIL, ENG (Enclave, Acadia,
Traverse, OUTLOOK)

6

12346290
- US
10953464
- CAN

COOLANT, ENG

2

89021185
- US
89021186
- CAN

FLUID, P/S

1

88861037
- US
19264717
- CAN

FLUID, A/TRANS

1

12378521
- US
88901148
- CAN

SEALANT, RTV

1

12356150
- US
10953485
- CAN

REFRIGERANT, A/C (R134A)

-

Parts Information Part B
Part
Number

Description

Quantity

12630941

Washer, Camshaft Thrust
(Aisin Actuator 5 screw design)

2 per
Cylinder
Head

12632859

Washer, Camshaft Thrust
(Delphi Actuator 4 screw design)

2 per
Cylinder
Head

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Parts Information Part C
Parts Information (2007-2008 Enclave, Malibu,
Traverse, G6, Acadia, OUTLOOK)
Part
Number
12616913

Description
Tube, PCV (Enclave, Traverse, Acadia,
OUTLOOK)

12613199

Tube, PCV (Malibu, G6)

12647768

Cover, Camshaft (LH) (LY7)

Parts Information (2009-2010 Enclave, Malibu,
Traverse, G6, Acadia, OUTLOOK)
Part
Number

Description

12647772

Cover, Camshaft (LH) (LLT)

12647768

Cover, Camshaft (LH) (LY7)

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Parts Information (2011 Enclave, Malibu, Traverse,
Acadia)
Part
Number

Description

12647772

Cover, Camshaft (LH) (LLT)

12647768

Cover, Camshaft (LH) (LY7)

Parts Information Part D
No Parts are used- Obtain the latest Calibration from
TIS2WEB.

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Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the 5 year/100,000 mile
(160,000 km) powertrain warranty, use:
Labor
Operation

Description

Usage

Labor Time

J7581*

Install Camshaft Timing Chain Kit

2008-2009 Pontiac Torrent

5.3 hrs

2007 Buick Allure
2007-2008 Buick LaCrosse
2008-2011 Cadillac STS
2008-2012 Cadillac SRX (LF1)

6.2 hrs

2008-2012 Cadillac SRX (LAU)

6.8 hrs

2008-2012 Cadillac CTS
2007 Cadillac STS
2007 Cadillac SRX
2008-2012 Chevrolet Captiva
2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
2007-2010 Pontiac G6
2008-2009 Pontiac G8
2007-2009 Saturn AURA

6.9 hrs

2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox FWD

7.5 hrs

2010-2012 Chevrolet Camaro

7.8 hrs

2008-2010 Saturn VUE

8.0 hrs

2008-2012 Buick Enclave FWD
2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse FWD
2007-2012 GMC Acadia FWD
2008-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK FWD

8.2 hrs

2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox AWD

8.3 hrs

2008-2012 Buick Enclave AWD
2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse AWD
2007-2012 GMC Acadia AWD
2008-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK AWD

8.4 hrs

2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox
2010-2012 GMC Terrain

8.7 hrs

2010-2012 Buick LaCrosse
2012 Chevrolet Impala

9.2 hrs

Add

Install Camshaft Thrust Washers

0.5 hr

Add

Oil Life Monitor Calibration Update

0.4 hr

*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.

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