How do I remove and install a starter motor on a Chevrolet Cruze?

Turn the ignition key to OFF, then disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. On 2016 and later models, disconnect and remove the front exhaust pipe. Disconnect the battery cable (the larger cable) and the starter control wire from the starter solenoid terminals. On 2016 and later models, remove the battery ground cable bolt and cable (to access the starter lower mounting bolt), then remove the two mounting bolts from the rear of the starter and the bracket. Remove the starter mounting bolts (The upper mounting bolt can be accessed with a socket and long extension) and remove the starter. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the starter mounting bolts. Reconnect the battery.

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Chevrolet Cruze Starter Asm
Part Number: 55576980
$210.52 MSRP: $426.34
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- Other Name: STARTER, Starter Motor; Starter
- Replaces: 55556092
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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 STARTER ASM-.
Part Number: 12707576
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- Other Name: Starter
- Replaces: 12680615, 12690481, 12673600
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- 2017-2019 Chevrolet Cruze | LS 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LS 4 DOOR SEDAN, LT 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR SEDAN, LTZ 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LTZ 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 1.4L
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Chevrolet Cruze Starter Asm
Part Number: 25194634
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- Other Name: STARTER, Starter Motor; Starter
- Replaces: 55578921, 55595603, 55576954
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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 Starter Asm
Part Number: 55585237
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- Other Name: STARTER, Starter Motor; Starter
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- 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze | LT / LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 2.0L Diesel
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Chevrolet Cruze Starter Assembly, .
Part Number: 12680617
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- Other Name: Starter
- Replaces: 12668168
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- 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | LS , LT , LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.4L
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Chevrolet Cruze STARTER ASM-.
Part Number: 55503480
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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 Starter Asm
Part Number: 55491473
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- 2017-2018 Chevrolet Cruze | LT 4 DOOR HATCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel

Chevrolet Cruze Starter

The Chevrolet Cruze has a starter, an essential part tasked with the function of engaging the engine through the power premierowed to it from the automobile battery. This process starts when the ignition key is turned to engage the starter where a solenoid is present. The solenoid, in turn, meshes the starter drive gear with the flywheel of the engine and hence, the engine runs. Chevrolet Cruze starter has a reduction gear where the armature meshes with the drive through a gear reduction improving on the efficiency of the starter motor. Chevrolet Cruze has the following starter system; The starter system has a control circuit that begins at the ignition switch and comprises of a starter relay and safety switches. Some of these features make it impossible for the car to start while in gear and there are two switches to tackle the automatic and the manual transmission. Starter has a design, typical for generating of rather high initial torque, necessary for start of the vehicle, although as for more powerful variants of Cruze, including those equipped with high-compression power units, some difficulties could be experienced by standard OE starters. In summary, the Chevrolet Cruze's starter is the powerful and compact tool necessary for starting the car with electrical and mechanical steps, For safety measures before cranking the starter. This system can also be described as optimal for standard and high performing engines at the Cruze range since it focuses optimally at these points.

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Chevrolet Cruze Starter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How do I remove and install a starter motor on a Chevrolet Cruze?
A: Turn the ignition key to OFF, then disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. On 2016 and later models, disconnect and remove the front exhaust pipe. Disconnect the Battery Cable (the larger cable) and the starter control wire from the starter solenoid terminals. On 2016 and later models, remove the battery ground cable bolt and cable (to access the starter lower mounting bolt), then remove the two mounting bolts from the rear of the starter and the bracket. Remove the starter mounting bolts (The upper mounting bolt can be accessed with a socket and long extension) and remove the starter. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the starter mounting bolts. Reconnect the battery.