Timing chain replacement: Torneo / Transit Connect 1.8 TDCi 2006 ->(inc chain) — FORD

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.8, TDCI, DURATORQ

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 25 workshop diagrams for P7PA

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

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Disconnect the expansion tank and place it on the engine
2. Remove the intercooler protector
3. Use the special tool
4. Remove the intercooler
5. Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect

6. Lock the crankshaft pulley, using the special tool to lock the crankshaft
7. Remove the engine support
8. Remove the tensioner
9. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel while holding it in place
10. Use a special tool:
11. Remove the seal
12. Remove the camshaft cover
13. Remove the injectors
14. Remove the cylinder head
15. Discard the gasket
16. Remove the front engine support
17. Remove the coolant pump pulley
18. Lock the crankshaft pulley, using the special tool to lock the crankshaft
19. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
20. Crankshaft pulley
21. Remove the crankshaft pulley
22. Remove the chain tensioner
23. Remove the injection pump gearwheel
24. Remove the chain guide(s)
25. Remove the timing chain and gearwheels together
26. Tensioner:

Installation and checks

27. Refit the timing chain guides
28. Tighten the injection pump gearwheel
29. Refit the timing chain cover
30. Crankshaft pulley:
31. Renew the crankshaft pulley bolt
32. Stage 1:
33. Stage 2:
34. Coolant pump pulley
35. Fit the coolant pump
36. Renew the gasket
37. Refit the front engine support
38. Renew the cylinder head gasket
39. Check that cylinder 1 is still at TDC
40. Refit the camshaft cover
41. Refit the rear timing belt cover
42. Refit the injection pump cover
43. Refit the injection pump pulley
44. Note: Apply sealant before fitting
45. Check the tensioner
46. Chain tensioner:
47. Renew the tensioner
48. Tighten the tensioner bolt finger-tight
49. Fit the timing belt and camshaft gearwheel together
50. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel slightly
51. Position the tensioner in the centre of the sleeve
52. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel
53. Lower the vehicle
54. Check the position of the tensioner
55. Note: Repeat the procedure if the marks are outside the specified area
56. Note: Modify the inside of the timing belt cover
57. Fit the timing belt cover
58. Refit the engine support bolt(s)
59. Refit the engine support
60. Engine support (nuts):
61. Chain guides
62. Injection pump gearwheel:
63. Fit the alternator pulley with the alternator drive shaft attached
64. Attach the power steering hose to the holder
65. Refit the intercooler
66. Reconnect the air temperature sensor
67. Refit the intercooler protector
68. Refit the coolant reservoir

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