Luk 04-055 Transmission Clutch Kit

LuK 04-055 Clutch Kit Overview

The LuK 04-055 transmission clutch kit is built for manual-transmission service where precise clutch engagement and OE-style fit matter. It is a direct-fit clutch kit for select 1982-1984 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications, with application-specific components matched to the vehicle’s original specifications.

LuK develops original-equipment performance specifications for individual vehicle applications, and this kit reflects that approach with the clutch cover assembly, clutch disc, release bearing, necessary pilots, and accessory pack included for a complete clutch service.

Key Features

• Part number: 04-055
• Push type diaphragm pressure plate
• Clutch disc diameter: 9-11/16 in.
• Clutch diameter: 11-5/8 in.
• Input shaft diameter: 1-1/8 in.
• 10-spline clutch disc design
• 6-spring clutch disc construction
• Kit contents: cover assembly, clutch disc, release bearing, necessary pilots, accessory pack
• Fits 1982 Chevrolet Camaro and 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
• Fits 1982 Pontiac Firebird and 1984 Pontiac Firebird

Detailed Description

LuK 04-055 is a transmission clutch kit engineered for select Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird manual-transmission applications. The push type diaphragm pressure plate, 10-spline disc, and OE-matched dimensions help maintain proper clutch geometry and engagement characteristics for the listed vehicles. If you are servicing a 1982 Chevrolet Camaro, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, 1982 Pontiac Firebird, or 1984 Pontiac Firebird, this kit provides the core clutch components needed for a proper clutch replacement.

This part cross-references AMS Automotive 04-091 for the same application.

What This Clutch Kit Helps Address

• Slipping clutch under load
• Hard or inconsistent clutch engagement
• Chatter or shudder during takeoff
• Noise from a worn release bearing
• Poor clutch pedal feel caused by worn clutch components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s release bearing and fork attachment requirements before installation. For 1984 Chevrolet Camaro and 1984 Pontiac Firebird applications, refer to LB179 regarding the correct release bearing/fork attachment. For 1982 Chevrolet Camaro and 1982 Pontiac Firebird applications, refer to LB179 for the appropriate release bearing/fork attachment for this clutch kit. Confirm spline count, input shaft diameter, and clutch dimensions before assembly.

Quality Assurance

LuK is an original-equipment supplier and develops performance specifications for individual vehicle applications. The brand also maintains a high level of in-house manufactured content, supporting consistent component matching for service work on the listed Camaro and Firebird applications.