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Tourneo/Transit Connect 1.8 TDCi 2006-> (w/o chain) — FORD

Tourneo/Transit Connect 1.8 TDCi 2006-> (w/o chain) on Ford: 96 steps, engines P7PA, P7PB, P9PA, P9PC.

Timing belt renewal on the Ford Tourneo and Transit Connect 1.8 TDCi from 2006 (engine codes P7PA, P7PB, P9PA, P9PC, R2PA, R3PA, RWPA, RWPD) on versions without a chain. The engine must be cold. The ancillary belt, alternator pulley with drive shaft, and the starter come off, the engine is supported with the special tool rather than a jack under the sump, and the engine support and front cover are removed. The crankshaft is turned to TDC on cylinder 1 and locked at the pulley and flywheel, with the camshaft locked. A new tensioner is fitted, the belt and camshaft gearwheel go on together, then the crankshaft is turned 6 rotations and the timing rechecked. Never turning the engine backwards and repeating the check until the locking tools fit are what decide the job.

96 steps 8 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Remove the ancillary belt, alternator pulley, starter and engine support, supporting the engine on the special tool. Lock the crankshaft and camshaft at TDC, remove the tensioner and belt, and release the camshaft gearwheel. Fit the new tensioner, belt and gearwheel together, tighten, then remove the locks, turn the engine 6 rotations and recheck timing with the tools. Modify the inside of the belt cover as specified, then refit cover, support, starter, pulley and remaining parts.

Fits: platform codes 1.8, TDCI, DURATORQ

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

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  • Adjust the timing belt only on a cold engine.
  • Never turn the engine opposite to its normal rotation.
  • Renew the tensioner; coolant pump renewal is recommended at the same time.
  • Never support the engine with a jack under the oil sump.
  • Repeat the procedure if the tensioner marks are out of range or the locking tool will not fit.
  • Modify the inside of the timing belt cover before refitting.

Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

P7PAP7PBP9PAP9PCR2PAR3PARWPARWPD

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
  2. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
  3. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
  4. Detach the power steering hose from the holder
  5. Remove the ancillary drive belt
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  1. Remove the alternator pulley with the alternator drive shaft attached
  2. Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect
  3. Lock the crankshaft pulley, using the special tool to lock the crankshaft
  4. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
  5. Check that cylinder 1 is still at TDC
  6. Fit the flywheel locking tool
  7. Fit the special tool to support the engine
  8. Note: Never use a jack under the engine oil sump to support the engine
  9. Remove the engine support
  10. Remove the bolt from the engine support
  11. Remove the timing belt front cover
  12. Fit the camshaft locking tool
  13. Remove the tensioner
  14. Remove the timing belt
  15. Loosen the camshaft gearwheel while holding it in place
  16. Use the special tool
  17. Use a special tool:
  18. Remove the camshaft gearwheel
  19. Remove the camshaft locking tool
  20. Raise the vehicle
  21. Remove the flywheel locking tool
  22. Remove the crankshaft locking tool

Installation and checks

  1. Position the tensioner as shown
  2. Camshaft gearwheel:
  3. Fit the timing belt and camshaft gearwheel together
  4. Tighten the tensioner
  5. Tighten the camshaft gearwheel
  6. Rotate the camshaft to 5° BTDC
  7. Use the special tool to check the camshaft timing
  8. Renew the tensioner
  9. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, 6 rotations
  10. Lock the crankshaft pulley, using the special tool to lock the crankshaft
  11. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
  12. Fit the flywheel locking tool
  13. Lower the vehicle
  14. Check the position of the tensioner
  15. Note: Repeat the procedure if the marks are outside the specified area
  16. Fit the camshaft locking tool
  17. Note: Repeat the procedure if the special tool does not fit
  18. Remove the camshaft locking tool
  19. Remove the flywheel locking tool
  20. Note: Modify the inside of the timing belt cover
  21. Fit the timing belt cover
  22. Refit the engine support bolt(s)
  23. Bolts:
  24. Engine support (bolts):
  25. Refit the engine support
  26. Remove the engine support tool
  27. Raise the vehicle
  28. Remove the crankshaft locking tool
  29. Refit the access plug
  30. Refit the starter motor
  31. Fit the alternator pulley with the alternator drive shaft attached
  32. Fit the ancillary drive belt
  33. Attach the power steering hose to the holder
  34. Refit the intercooler
  35. Reconnect the air temperature sensor
  36. Refit the intercooler protector
  37. Refit the coolant reservoir
  38. Refit the valve cover
  39. Reconnect the battery

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.