The 1994 Mitsubishi Expo LRV is a compact MPV designed for families and individuals seeking versatile utility. Built on a shared platform with other Mitsubishi compact vehicles of its era, it offers a surprising interior volume within its compact dimensions, featuring versatile seating arrangements for five to seven passengers. Available with front-wheel drive or optional All-Wheel Drive (4WD), the Expo LRV was powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine producing approximately 135-145 horsepower. Its unique selling points included its practical design and the availability of AWD, positioning it as a competitive option against contemporaries like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Previa.
This service manual excerpt provides detailed procedural guidance for the timing belt removal on the 1994 Mitsubishi Expo LRV, specifically for models with the 4G63 engine and N20W chassis code. It covers critical aspects of engine mechanics related to the timing belt, including camshafts, crankshaft, tensioners, and pulleys. The manual also touches upon related systems such as the cooling system, particularly the water pump, and accessory drive systems. Its purpose is to assist owners, mechanics, and technicians in performing this essential maintenance task correctly and safely, emphasizing the importance of timing belt replacement due to the interference engine design.