Instructions for Replacing the Timing Belt on a Ford Grand C-Max

In this video, see "approximately" how to change the timing belt on a Ford Grand C-Max (the 7-seater): this operation is done at 124,000 miles or 10 years. Start disassembly by removing the anti-tangle cover, the engine mount, the timing belt cover, the coolant reservoir, and the starter motor; you will need the appropriate locking tool for the flywheel to loosen the crankshaft pulley: you can find it on Amazon with code B093Q2Y31Y priced at £33.97, with free delivery for Prime customers.

To remove the lower timing belt cover, first remove the crankshaft sensor, then set the engine to TDC of the first cylinder by aligning the three marks indicated in the video; on the crankshaft gear, on the camshaft, and on the high-pressure fuel pump.

Be very careful not to damage the crankshaft sensor gear.

You can now loosen the belt and remove it. For reassembly, pay attention to the details: the tensioner pulley has a groove with a notch and a cam that help you mount the belt while pre-tensioning the pulley, which does not work automatically, but you must set its indicator to the centre of the cam. The belt must be mounted counter-clockwise, starting from the crankshaft, passing over the idler pulley, the camshaft gear, the high-pressure pump, the water pump, up to the tensioner pulley.

Remove the locking pin and tension the tensioner pulley counter-clockwise with an Allen key until the indicator is in the centre of the window with the notch pointing towards the cam. This way, you will have completed the tensioning: remove the tools and turn the engine about ten times to complete the timing.