16 BorgWarner Forward Direct Hi Energy Frictions For GM 4L80E 4L85E

Replace worn forward and direct clutch friction plates during your GM heavy-duty automatic transmission rebuild with this 16-piece BorgWarner high-energy friction set.

Part Details

• Brand: BorgWarner

• Quantity: 16 friction plates

• Transmission Application: GM 4L80E and 4L85E

• Clutch Location: Forward and direct clutch assemblies

• Friction Type: High energy, smooth

• Approximate Thickness: .080 inch

• Internal Tooth Count: 42

• Approximate Outside Diameter: 5.894 inches

• BorgWarner Reference: 32961AM

• GM Reference: 24202646

Fitment

Compatible with:

• GM 4L80E automatic transmissions, 1996-2009

• GM 4L85E automatic transmissions, 2002-2009

The 4L80E and 4L85E were used in numerous GM and commercial applications, including certain Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Hummer, Isuzu, and Workhorse vehicles. Confirm the transmission tag, build configuration, clutch location, tooth count, thickness, and original-part dimensions before purchase. Vehicle year and model alone are not sufficient to confirm fitment.

Repair Guidance

Forward and direct clutch friction plates should be replaced when inspection shows glazing, discoloration, heat damage, material breakdown, or burning. Slipping, delayed engagement, flare shifts, or harsh shifts may also involve clutch steels, drum surfaces, pistons, seals, valve-body controls, solenoids, fluid condition, or other internal transmission components. Diagnose the source of the failure before reassembly.

This listing includes 16 BorgWarner friction plates only. It does not include steel plates, clutch pack hardware, pistons, seals, gaskets, a transmission filter, fluid, or installation tools.

Fluid Service

Use the correct manufacturer-specified ATF for the finished transmission service. Lubegard ATF Protectant may be used with compatible fluid according to its product directions after the repair is complete.