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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2005CIVIC L4-1.7L CNGREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2005 Honda Civic L4-1.7L CNG
Connecting Rod, Engine
2005 Honda Civic L4-1.7L CNGSECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting rod
Pin-to-rod clearance
Standard or New 0.016 - 0.036 mm (0.0006 - 0.0014 inch)
Small-end bore diameter
Standard or new 18.96 - 18.98 mm (0.746 - 0.747 inch)
Large-end bore diameter
Nominal
Standard or New 48.0 mm (1.89 inch)
End play installed on crankshaft
Standard or New 0.15 - 0.30 mm (0.006 - 0.012 inch)
Service Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
Torque:
Connecting rod bolts to 32 Nm (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft.)
Pin-to-rod clearance
Standard or New 0.016 - 0.036 mm (0.0006 - 0.0014 inch)
Small-end bore diameter
Standard or new 18.96 - 18.98 mm (0.746 - 0.747 inch)
Large-end bore diameter
Nominal
Standard or New 48.0 mm (1.89 inch)
End play installed on crankshaft
Standard or New 0.15 - 0.30 mm (0.006 - 0.012 inch)
Service Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
Torque:
Connecting rod bolts to 32 Nm (3.3 kgf-m, 24 ft.)
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.