RENAULT 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L)
1991 to 1993
Engine & Running Torque Notes &
Fuel Ignition Electrical Capacities
Cooling gear settings Illustrations
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Engine and cooling system 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L) 1991 to 1993
Type J7R-7-56 131kW
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders 1995 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar 8.5 / _
Oil pressure bar 1.0 [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 1.6
Fuel system 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L) 1991 to 1993
Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm 800±50 N/A
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm _
CO @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % ≤0.5 N/A
HC @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI ppm ≤1200
CO2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
O2 @ idle speed [3000 rpm] - see page VI % _
Carburettor / fuel injection Renix
Type / ref Multipoint MPI
Main jet / needle _
Injection pressure bar 2.5±0.2
Pump pressure bar 3.0±0.2
Octane rating RON 95[U]
Ignition system 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L) 1991 to 1993
Type AEI
Ignition coil Renix
Primary resistance ohms 0.4 to 0.8
Ballast resistor ohms _
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V _
Distributor Renix
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 803LJSP / C7YCC
Electrode gap mm 0.60±0.05
Electrical system 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L) 1991 to 1993
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 400 / _
Running gear 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L) 1991 to 1993
Brakes -
Front (min. friction material thickness) mm 6.0 with backing
Rear (min. friction material thickness) mm 6.0 with backing
Tyres
Saloon Size 195/55x15
Estate / Van Size _
Pressure - front / rear - Saloon bar 2.5 / 2.3
Pressure - front / rear - Estate / Van bar _
Front suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] -1.0±1.0
Camber -30’±30’
Castor +4°20’±30’
King pin inclination +11°55’±30’
Rear suspension / wheel alignment
Toe-in (+) / Toe-out (–) mm [º] +2.0 to 5.01
Camber -20’±10’. 4x4: -30’±10’
Torque wrench settings 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L) 1991 to 1993
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
Front hubs Nm 250
Rear hubs Nm 160. 4x4: 210
Wheel nuts / bolts Nm 100
Spark plugs Nm _
Capacities 21 Turbo & 4x4 CAT (L48L) 1991 to 1993
Engine oil & filter litres 6.2
Gearbox - 4-speed [5-speed] litres 3.0. 4x4: 3.4
Automatic transmission - refill litres _
Final drive litres 4x4 rear: 1.3
Cooling system litres 6.2
Fuel tank litres 66. 4x4: 62
Notes and Illustrations
4x4: +3.0 to 5.0
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