Contacts won't sync with iPhone 4

Since upgrading my iMac (late 2009 2.66 Ghz Intel Core i5) to Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8.3) two months ago, my Calendar will not sync with my iPhone 4 (32Gb, iOS 6.1.3).
I've tried all the options available under "Info" in iTunes (11.0.4 (4)), including the Advanced "Replace Calendar" option, as well as exploring the settings on the iPhone. I've rebooted the iPhone and iMac several times, made sure all my software is up-to-date, and resynced many, many times.
I do not have iCloud enabled, nor do I wish to. I sync via the cable, not Wi-Fi.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Robert

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2481

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