RENAULT 21, 2.

0 CAT (B/K/L48C)

1991 to 1996
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations

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Engine and cooling system 21, 2.0 CAT (B/K/L48C) 1991 to 1996
Type J7R-7-46 [J7R-7-47]
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1995 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 9.25 / _
Oil pressure bar 0.8 [3.0]
Oil temperature ºC 80
Valve clearance - inlet mm 0.10 to 0.15
Valve clearance - exhaust mm 0.20 to 0.25
Firing order 1-3-4-2
No 1 cylinder position FE
Thermostat opening temperature ºC 89 to 101
Radiator cap pressure bar 1.2

Fuel system 21, 2.0 CAT (B/K/L48C) 1991 to 1996

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 800±50 N/A
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % ≤0.3 N/A Ex
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI ppm ≤100 Ex
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % ≥14.5
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
Carburettor / fuel injection Siemens Bendix
Type / ref Fenix 3B MPI
Main jet / needle _
Injection pressure bar 2.0±0.2
Pump pressure bar 3.0±0.2
Octane rating RON 95[U]

Ignition system 21, 2.0 CAT (B/K/L48C) 1991 to 1996

Type Computerized
Ignition coil Renix
Primary resistance ohms 0.4 to 0.8
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor _
Points gap (air gap) mm _
Dwell angle º (%) _
Condenser capacity µF _
Rotation _
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum _
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft @ rpm Computer control
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
º Crankshaft @ rpm _
Vacuum range check mbar Computer control
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft _
Spark plugs Eyquem/Champion
Type C52LJS / S281YC
Electrode gap mm 0.85 to 0.95

Electrical system 21, 2.0 CAT (B/K/L48C) 1991 to 1996

Battery V / CC / RC 12 / 210 / 65
Alternator voltage / full load current / engine rpm 13.5 to 14.8 / _ / 3000
Starter motor current / voltage - cranking A/V _
Starter motor current / voltage - locked A/V _

Running gear 21, 2.0 CAT (B/K/L48C) 1991 to 1996

Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 6.0 with backing
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm 2.5 with backing1
Tyres
Saloon Size 185/65x14
Estate / Van Size 185/65x14
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar 2.0 / 2.2
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar 2.3 / 2.6
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] -1.0±1.0
Camber -25’±30’
Castor +2°±30’
King pin inclination +12°45’±30’
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] +2.0 to 5.0
Camber -20’±10’

Torque wrench settings 21, 2.0 CAT (B/K/L48C) 1991 to 1996

Cylinder head - stage 1 Nm 20
Cylinder head - stage 2 Nm + 105° + 105°
Cylinder head - stage 3 Nm run for 15 mins
Cylinder head - stage 4 Nm cool for 3 hours, then + 20°
Big-end bearings Nm 45 to 50
Main bearings Nm 88 to 98
Clutch cover Nm 25
Flywheel [driveplate] Nm 60 [65 to 70]
Front hubs Nm 250
Rear hubs Nm 160
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 90
Spark plugs Nm _

Capacities 21, 2.0 CAT (B/K/L48C) 1991 to 1996

Engine oil & filter litres 6.2
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 2.2
Automatic transmission - refill litres 4.0
Final drive litres AT: 0.8
Cooling system litres 6.8 [AT: 7.2]
Fuel tank litres 66

Notes and Illustrations

ABS: 6.0
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