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Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — FORD

Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain on Ford: 165 steps, engines CGBA, CGBB, CHBA, CHBB. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for FORD — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

165 steps 6 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.8, DURATEC-HE, 16V, |, 2.0

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
  • Special tools named: locking pin

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  • Use a wrench to counterhold
  • The cover must be fitted (including torque checking) within 10 minutes
  • If the special tools do not fit
  • Use a wrench to counterhold the camshafts
  • Do not tighten the bolts

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 64 workshop diagrams for CGBA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 1
Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 2
Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 3
Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 4
Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 5
Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 6
Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 7
Mondeo01 1.8/2.0 Duratec-HE - Chain — CGBA · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
  2. Removal:
  3. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
  4. Use the special tool
  5. Remove the cylinder head cover
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  1. Reservoir
  2. Use the special tool
  3. Remove the bracket
  4. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir
  5. Remove the nut
  6. Remove the blanking plug
  7. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
  8. Turn the crankshaft to 45° BTDC
  9. Use the special tools to remove the crankshaft pulley
  10. Remove the timing cover lower bolts
  11. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
  12. Remove the coolant pump pulley
  13. Place the jack under the engine sump
  14. Note: Place a wooden block on the jack
  15. Lift the engine slightly to relieve the engine supports
  16. Remove the drive belt idler pulley
  17. Remove the timing cover upper bolts
  18. Remove the timing cover
  19. Use a screwdriver to release the tensioner pawl
  20. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
  21. If the special tools do not fit
  22. Repeat the procedure
  23. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold the camshafts
  24. Remove the bolt

Installation and checks

  1. Apply sealant as indicated
  2. Note: The cover must be fitted (including torque checking) within 10 minutes
  3. Refit the idler pulley
  4. Refit the engine mount
  5. Renew the washer
  6. Tighten the bolt slightly
  7. Renew the crankshaft pulley bolt
  8. Use the special tools to refit the crankshaft pulley
  9. Remove the crankshaft TDC positioning tool
  10. Note: Fit the bolt(s) finger-tight only
  11. Remove the crankshaft TDC positioning tool
  12. Refit the blanking plug
  13. Refit the expansion tank
  14. Reconnect the coolant hose
  15. Use the special tool
  16. Refit the coolant pump pulley
  17. Note: Do not tighten the bolts
  18. Refit the power steering pump
  19. Renew the seal
  20. Use the special tool
  21. Reconnect the feed line to the power steering pump
  22. Refit the nut
  23. Renew the seal
  24. Refit the power steering reservoir
  25. Reconnect the power steering pump hoses
  26. Use the special tool
  27. Refit the bracket
  28. Refit the power steering pump pulley
  29. Use the special tool
  30. Refit the drive belt
  31. Refill the power steering system
  32. Tighten the coolant pump pulley
  33. Apply sealant as indicated
  34. Refit the cylinder head cover
  35. Renew the gasket
  36. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts
  37. In the order shown
  38. Refit the spark plugs
  39. Use the special tool
  40. Refit the spark plug cables
  41. Use the special tool
  42. Refit the bracket
  43. Refit the positive crankcase breather
  44. Reconnect the camshaft position sensor(s)
  45. Refit the wiring loom to the cylinder head
  46. Reconnect the ignition coils
  47. Refit the engine upper cover(s)
  48. Reconnect the positive crankcase breather hoses to the valve cover
  49. Reconnect the battery earth cable
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.