Timing belt replacement: Ford S-Max, Galaxy, Mondeo 2.2 TDCi (KNBA, KNWA, Q4BA, Q4WA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.2, TDCI, DURATORQ, |, 16V

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

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• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
2. Renew the crankshaft pulley bolt
3. Remove the wheel arch cover lining
4. Remove the upper engine support
5. Note: Use a trolley jack to support the engine

6. Turn the tensioner clockwise to release the belt tension
7. Lock the tensioner; use a locking pin
8. Remove the ancillary drive belt
9. Remove the starter motor
10. Fit the flywheel locking tool
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley
12. Remove the flywheel locking tool
13. Remove the timing belt cover
14. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
15. Fit the flywheel locking tool
16. Remove the camshaft locking tool
17. Remove the idler pulley
18. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

19. Fit the timing belt
20. Fit the tensioner pulley
21. Stage 2:
22. Tensioner pulley nut:
23. Tighten the tensioner pulley nut
24. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
25. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
26. Note: Finger-tight only
27. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise by 4 turns
28. Check that the special tools fit
29. Stage 1:
30. Stage 2:
31. Tighten the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
32. Remove all the locking tools
33. Refit the starter motor
34. Fit the timing belt cover
35. Refit the ancillary drive belt
36. Refit the upper engine support
37. Note: Finger-tight only
38. At the same time, tighten the bolt(s)
39. Refit the wheel arch cover lining
40. Remove the trolley jack
41. Tighten the engine support bolts
42. Refit the front wheels
43. Lower the vehicle
44. Reconnect the battery

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