How to Remove and Install the Flywheel/Driveplate on Chevrolet Cruze?

In order to eliminate the transaxle, one has to take it out and if there is a rattle, this is the proper time to consider setting up the front seal/C-ring on automatic transaxles. In manual transaxles, use a pressure plate and clutch disc and may want to inspect or renew the clutch parts. When removing/ separating the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft mark the parts in same positions with a centre punch or paint whenever re assembly is required. Succeeding this, take out the fly wheel or the drive plate bolts using a screw driver in the ring gear to hold the crank shaft from rotating. Take out carefully the flywheel/driveplate by supporting it when the last bolt is being unscrewed with equal attention to the position of spacer if any is used. For installation, the flywheel must be cleaned to remove grease and oil, and then, the inspection of the flywheel for cracks and other related problems and the check on the warpage of the flywheel must be done by using a straight edge. The mating surface on a flywheel/driveplate must be clean and inspected, and the crankshaft rear seal, if it has leaks, must be replaced. Align the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, replace any spacer and ensuring that you have the correct alignment by making use of alignment dowels or staggered bolt holes where any to be used. It is recommended that you apply a thread locking compound onto the threads of the bolt before proceeding to tighten it up to the required torque value reaching the latter incrementally. The rest of the aspects associated with installation process reflect the following logic: first, the steps which are the opposite of the removal procedure are followed.

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Chevrolet Cruze Engine Crankshaft Flywheel
Part Number: 55584381
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- Other Name: Flywheel Asm ; Flywheel, Engine Crankshaft; Flywheel
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- 2011-2013 Chevrolet Cruze | LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT / LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 1.4L, 4 Cyl 1.8L
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Chevrolet Cruze Flywheel Assembly
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- Other Name: Flywheel Asm; Flywheel
- Replaces: 55587527, 55583045, 55573012
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- 2012-2016 Chevrolet Cruze | LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT / LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 1.4L, 4 Cyl 1.8L
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Chevrolet Cruze Automatic Transmission Flexible Plate Assembly
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- Other Name: Plate Assembly, Automatic Transmission Flexible ; Plate, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate
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- 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze | LT / LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 1.4L
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Chevrolet Cruze FLYWHEEL ASM,.
Part Number: 55504335
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- Other Name: Flywheel
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- 2017-2018 Chevrolet Cruze | LT 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Cruze Automatic Transmission Flexible Plate Assembly
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- Other Name: Plate Assembly, Automatic Transmission Flexible ; Plate, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate
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- 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze | LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT / LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 1.8L
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Chevrolet Cruze Automatic Transmission Flexplate
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- Other Name: Flywheel Asm; Flywheel
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- 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze | LS , LS 4 DOOR SEDAN, LT , LT 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 1.4L
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Chevrolet Cruze Plate Assembly, Automatic Transmission Flexible
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- Other Name: PLATE, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate
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- 2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze | LS , LS 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LS 4 DOOR SEDAN, LT , LT 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR SEDAN, LTZ , LTZ 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LTZ 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 1.4L
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- Other Name: PLATE, Engine Crankshaft; Drive Plate
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- 2017-2019 Chevrolet Cruze | LT 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Cruze Automatic Transmission Flexible Plate Assembly
Part Number: 55587259
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- Other Name: Plate Assembly, Automatic Transmission Flexible; Drive Plate
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- 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze | LT / LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 2.0L Diesel

Chevrolet Cruze Flywheel

The Chevrolet Cruze Flywheel provides smooth engine power, reliable starts and a stable platform for the clutch by storing rotational energy, carrying the ring gear for the starter and providing a friction face for the disc. Bolted to the crankshaft, the Flywheel's weight smooths out the pulsing explosions within the cylinders so the Cruze feels steady at every rpm. The toothed ring allows the starter to spin the crank until combustion takes over. When you step on the clutch, the disc is pushing against the surface of the Flywheel in contact with the pressure plate. Normal slipping will wear both parts down over time, and in some cases, it is better to replace them rather than machine them. Two styles have appeared, a one-piece solid unit and the more complex Dual Mass Flywheel, the latter utilizing separate primary and secondary plates connected by spring dampers to hush vibration and assist in shift quality. Recent Chevrolet updates lean towards the Dual Mass design for quieter cabins. Solid versions can often be resurfaced to correct grooves or hot spots, but most Dual Mass types cannot, and the inner springs can rattle or fail, causing a swap. Damage to ring gear teeth from countless starts or because of misaligned starters can also require a new Flywheel, but some rings are able to be heated, removed and replaced for less cost. Regular inspection during clutch service is a way to keep every Chevrolet Cruze running smooth.

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Chevrolet Cruze Flywheel Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to Remove and Install the Flywheel/Driveplate on Chevrolet Cruze?
A:
In order to eliminate the transaxle, one has to take it out and if there is a rattle, this is the proper time to consider setting up the front seal/C-ring on automatic transaxles. In manual transaxles, use a pressure plate and clutch disc and may want to inspect or renew the clutch parts. When removing/ separating the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft mark the parts in same positions with a centre punch or paint whenever re assembly is required. Succeeding this, take out the fly wheel or the drive plate bolts using a screw driver in the ring gear to hold the crank shaft from rotating. Take out carefully the flywheel/driveplate by supporting it when the last bolt is being unscrewed with equal attention to the position of spacer if any is used. For installation, the flywheel must be cleaned to remove grease and oil, and then, the inspection of the flywheel for cracks and other related problems and the check on the warpage of the flywheel must be done by using a straight edge. The mating surface on a flywheel/driveplate must be clean and inspected, and the crankshaft rear seal, if it has leaks, must be replaced. Align the flywheel/driveplate to the crankshaft, replace any spacer and ensuring that you have the correct alignment by making use of alignment dowels or staggered bolt holes where any to be used. It is recommended that you apply a thread locking compound onto the threads of the bolt before proceeding to tighten it up to the required torque value reaching the latter incrementally. The rest of the aspects associated with installation process reflect the following logic: first, the steps which are the opposite of the removal procedure are followed.

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