Purpose, Function
The starter rotates the crankshaft via the ring gear and it serves as a trigger to start the engine.
Construction
The starter is installed to the rear part of the engine on the left side.

The starter is a coaxial reduction type which can obtain high torque.

Operation
For starter cut-off control details, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Starter Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Starting System [Skyactiv G 2.0]Oil Strainer
Purpose, Function
The oil strainer suctions the engine oil in the oil pan using the oil pump
vacuum. The engine oil is filtered by the internal filter at that time.
Construction
The oil strainer is installed on the suction port of the oil pump.
The oil strain ...
Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the front
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach the
hook B, clip C, and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach ta ...
Drive Belt Inspection
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...