Luk 05-181 Transmission Clutch Kit

LuK 05-181 Clutch Kit Overview

The LuK 05-181 transmission clutch kit is built for heavy-duty manual transmission service in select Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 applications. It includes the core clutch components needed for a complete clutch replacement, with OE-focused engineering from a brand known for supplying original-equipment specifications.

For Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 trucks, this kit is specified with a push type diaphragm pressure plate, a 13-inch clutch disc diameter, and a 10-spline disc design for the listed input shaft dimensions. The LuK 05-181 also includes a flywheel and cerametallic disc for the covered applications.

Key Features

• Part number: 05-181
• Transmission clutch kit for manual transmission service
• Push type diaphragm pressure plate
• 13-inch clutch disc diameter
• 10-spline clutch disc design
• 13-inch clutch plate facing outer diameter
• Includes cover assembly, clutch disc, release bearing, flywheel, pilots, and accessory pack
• OE-supplier engineering from LuK

Detailed Product Description

LuK develops clutch specifications for individual vehicle applications as an original-equipment supplier, and that experience carries into this RepSet-style clutch kit. The 05-181 is built around the listed 14-15/16-inch clutch diameter and 1-1/4-inch input shaft diameter, making it a direct-service solution for the specified Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 model years. If you are replacing a worn clutch in a high-load truck, this kit provides the major wear components and related service parts needed for a proper clutch job.

This part cross-references 061-05181 and 1105181 for the same application.

What This Clutch Kit Helps Address

• Clutch slippage under load
• Hard or inconsistent clutch engagement
• Noise from a worn release bearing
• Judder or chatter during takeoff
• Service replacement after flywheel and clutch wear

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2002-2005 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A; Cerametallic Disc; Flywheel included
• Fits 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Cerametallic Disc; Flywheel included
• Fits 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Cerametallic Disc; Flywheel included; LuK RepSet must be used with a 13-inch flywheel, refer to LB195 regarding clutch upgrade.
• Fits 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A; Cerametallic Disc; Flywheel included; LuK RepSet must be used with a 13-inch flywheel, refer to LB195 regarding clutch upgrade.

Verify the existing flywheel and clutch dimensions before installation, especially on 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 trucks. Confirm the input shaft and spline count match the listed specifications before assembly.

Quality Assurance

LuK is an original-equipment supplier that develops application-specific clutch performance specifications and manufactures a high level of its own components in-house. That OE-focused approach supports consistent fitment and serviceability for the listed Dodge Ram applications.