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Band & Boot Identification

Band identification numbers are stamped on inside edge of band. See Fig 1 . Boot identification numbers are stamped on largest ridge of boot. See BAND & BOOT APPLICATION  .

NOTE: The following are possible types of Constant Velocity (CV) joints used on axle shaft: Birfield Joint (BJ), Double Offset Joint (DOJ), Rzeppa Joint (RJ) and Tripod Joint (TJ). Determine type of CV joint used prior to disassembly. See AXLE SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS  . Note type of boot and location prior to removal. See BAND & BOOT APPLICATION  . Install a NEW retaining ring each time axle shaft is removed from transaxle.
Fig 1: Locating Band & Boot Identification Numbers
G91I01904Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
BAND & BOOT APPLICATION

Application Large Band Small Band Boot
FWD BJ-TJ Type Axle - 1.8L
BJ 20-113 20-146 17-249 #BJ87L
TJ 20-110 20-146 17-261 #TJ87
FWD BJ-TJ Type Axle - 2.0L
BJ 20-75 20-111 17-31 #BJ92L
TJ 20-12 20-111 17-55 #TJ92
AWD BJ-TJ Type Axle
BJ 20-113 20-146 17-249 #BJ87L
TJ 20-110 20-146 17-261 #TJ87