4L80E Clutch Module 1996, new and ready to install. Fits the 4L80E. Ships fast from the USA.
A 1996 Chevrolet or GMC 2500 or 3500, Suburban 2500, Express or Savana van that has started slipping, flaring on upshifts or cooking its fluid needs new clutch frictions before anything else wears out. This is a new Exedy friction clutch module, part number EFK164E, for the 1996-on 4L80E and 4L85E. It interchanges with Raybestos RCP96-075 and the 34119 module, and it replaces all 21 friction plates in the transmission in one kit.
The 1996 4L80E uses the four-plate intermediate clutch GM adopted in 1995. This module is built around it with a mix of lining materials matched to how hard each clutch works:
High-energy lining tolerates more heat than a standard paper friction, which is why it is used in the packs that see the most slip during a shift. The fourth and overrun clutches see lighter duty and use the stock-style tan material.
Look at the fluid and pan first, then rule out electrical causes. A failing pressure control solenoid can make a healthy 4L80E shift soft and slip, and an electrical fault fixed early can save a rebuild. Our 4L80E pressure control solenoid guide shows how to separate the two, and the Silverado 2500 shift problem guide covers other common 4L80E shift complaints. If the pan shows lining and the pressures check out low, plan on a rebuild with new frictions and find the leak that starved them.
This module is for the 1996 4L80E and 4L85E with the four-plate intermediate clutch, and the same friction layout carries into later years. 1996 is the last year before GM moved the 4L80E to center-gearbox lubrication in 1997, which changed several hard parts, but the friction plates are shared, so the module itself is not affected by that change. If your unit is a 1991 to early 1995 build, use the 1991-95 4L80E friction module instead. Count your old intermediate plates or send us your year and VIN if you are unsure. Browse everything for this unit on the 4L80E collection page.
| Fits | 4L80E 1996 |
| Part type | Clutch Module |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
Yes. 1996 units use the later intermediate clutch with four plates, adopted during 1995. Early units built before that change take a different module, so do not swap them.
No. The 1997 lubrication change revised several hard parts, but the friction plates are shared, so this layout fits both 1996 and later units.
No. The kit contains 21 friction plates only. Replace steels that are warped or blued.
High-energy lining handles more heat and is used in the intermediate, forward and direct clutches that work hardest. The tan plates are standard material for the fourth and overrun clutches.
Dexron VI. Soak the frictions in it before assembly and fill the transmission with it, checking the level hot.
