A failed or glazed friction clutch pack in a 4L30E automatic transmission is one of the most direct causes of soft shifts, slipping under load, and clutch drum wear that compounds the repair cost. This is the individual friction clutch pack built to the dimensional and heat-tolerance requirements of the 4L30E, covering units from 1990 through 1997.
The piece ships as a single clutch pack -- no steel plates, no sealing rings, no Automatic Transmission Filter, no gasket set. If your overhaul requires those components, they need to be sourced separately. Knowing exactly what is and is not in this listing before placing the order helps avoid the most common return: getting the wrong scope of parts for the job.
The 4L30E runs clutch temperatures that punish friction material not rated for its apply pressures and cycle frequency. The friction material here is specified for that thermal load, which matters in a unit that sees frequent clutch apply events under varying line pressure conditions.
At 7 lb, this is a solid individual component, not a lightweight substitute. The pack dimensions match the 4L30E clutch drum bore and piston travel spec, so fitment into the apply circuit is direct without shimming or modification.
Before ordering, pull the transmission identification tag or casting code from the unit itself and confirm it reads 4L30E. Also verify the production year of the transmission falls between 1990 and 1997. Application data from the vehicle alone is not always enough to confirm the exact unit installed, particularly on vehicles that received replacement transmissions.
- Restoring clutch engagement in a 4L30E avoids slipping, delayed shifts, and further damage to the clutch drum and apply circuit.
- This listing is a single friction clutch pack only -- no steels, no seals, no Automatic Transmission Filter, no gaskets are included; verify what else your repair requires before ordering.
- Heat-resistant friction material rated for the high-temp clutch cycles specific to the 4L30E, which runs hotter than many comparable units of its era.
- One friction clutch pack, 7 lb, built to the dimensional spec of the 4L30E apply circuit -- no extra pieces, no missing ones.
- Before ordering, confirm the transmission code on the unit itself is 4L30E and that the build year falls within the 1990-1997 range.
What's in the box
- 1 x Friction Clutch Pack, 4L30E HT
Compatible vehicles
- Fits 318i [91-98], 318is [92-97], 318ti [95-99], 323i [98-99], 323is [98-99], 325i [94-95], 325is [92-95], 328i [96-99], 328is [96-99], 525i [91-95], 525iT [93], 528i [97-00], Z3 [96-00], Catera [97-01], Passport [94-02], VehiCROSS [99-01], Trooper [90-02], Rodeo [91-03], Rodeo Sport [01-03], Axiom [02-04], Amigo [98-00].
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