QU10037 NV4500 Countershaft Rear Bearing Retainer and Thrust Plate

QU10037 NV4500 Countershaft Rear Bearing Retainer and Thrust Plate is a genuine New Venture Gear, precision ground, Rear Countershaft Bearing Thrust Plate. QU10037 bolts to the back of your main NV4500 transmission case and is ground flat on one side for accurate end-play measurement. By adjusting the shims between the Bearing Plate and countershaft rear bearing cup, you can set your Countershaft End-Play to the desired 0.002" to 0.006". Depending upon our stock on hand, this Genuine New Venture Gear part is either a new takeout component from brand new transmissions we disassembled for parts or a brand new, never installed part. Fits all versions of NVG NV4500 5 speed manual transmissions. USA Made.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
End-Play
Inspect for Damage
NV4500 Tools
Matching Parts
Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers
Applications

Tech Note 1: End-Play
Accurately measuring Countershaft end-play requires the transmission and installed countershaft be rotated to the vertical position with the rear of the countershaft at the top. The measurement must be taken with an accurate dial indicator. Allowable tolerance is 0.002"-0.006". See my TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual or VSG1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video for further information.

Tech Note 2: Inspect for Damage
NV4500 Countershaft Rear Bearing Thrust Plates usually only require replacement if the ground face is damaged or the plate is bowed from excessive horsepower.

Tech Note 3: NV4500 Tools
Need Torque Specs or Rebuild procedures? Order my 116 page, full color illustrated TM1003 NV4500 Rebuild Manual.

You will need some special tools to correctly service your NV4500 Transmission. The chart below lists our current NV4500 Special Tools for popular models.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QU10037:
QU10119 Timken Mainshaft Rear Bearing
QU10118 Timken Mainshaft Rear Bearing Cup
QA10009 Complete Mainshaft Shim Kit
QU10009B Basic Mainshaft Shim Kit
QK1093 Small Genuine NVG Nut Set for Dodge NV4500LD and GM 4x4
QU10069 Large Set Screw Type Mainshaft Nut Set for Dodge NV4500HD
QU10097 Small Set Screw Type Mainshaft Nut Set for Dodge NV4500LD and GM 4x4
QU10181 4x2 Rear Output Lock Nut for GM C-Truck
QU10303 Mainshaft Reverse Gear Thrust Washer
QU10144 Timken High Performance Countershaft Rear Bearing
QU10145 Timken High Performance Countershaft Rear Bearing Cup
QA10008 Complete Countershaft Shim Kit
QU10008B Basic Countershaft Shim Kit
QK1102 Lock Ring Kit Includes 4 Lock/Snap Rings
QK1118 Rear Bearing Retainer/Thrust Plate Bolt Set
QU10175 Mainshaft Rear Retainer Thrust Plate
QU10304 Countershaft 5th Gear Thrust Washer
QK1110 Thrust Washer Locating Pin Set
NV4500GME Low Ratio Transmission Case for 1992-1995 GM
NV4500E Low Ratio Transmission Case for 1996 GM and 1994-1996 Dodge
NV4500L High Ratio Transmission Case for 1997 and Newer GM and Dodge
QU90020 NV4500 Manual Transmission Oil
TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual
VSG1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video
Chevy & GMC Shop Manuals
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Tech Note 5: Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers
Early production NV4500 Transmissions used an anaerobic sealant (QU90003) to seal between the main case and input bearing retainer, top cover, and rear housing. Mid-production units used anaerobic sealant just on the input retainer and RTV for everything else. Later production transmissions used black RTV Sealant (QU90006 or QU90005) for everything. Either type of sealant works fine (except the PTO covers ALWAYS should be sealed with RTV), but I prefer RTV for all components. Regardless of which sealant you use, make sure excess sealant does not block the lube access hole at the top of input retainer pilot that fits into the transmission case! Also, the threaded holes in the main case for the four retainer bolts and 12 PTO bolts are open ended, so you must use new bolts with factory applied threadlocker or apply Threadlocker (S24200) to your existing bolts to prevent oil seepage past the bolt threads. See my TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual or V1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video for more information.

Lubricant and Chemical List for NV4500 Transmissions:
QU90020 NV4500 Manual Transmission Oil
QU90003 Anaerobic Sealant
QU90006 3.35 oz Ultra Black RTV Sealant
QU90005 0.5 oz Ultra Black RTV Sealant
S24200 6ml Medium Strength Blue Threadlocker
S9978 1 gram Medium Strength Blue Threadlocker
S9979 1 gram High Strength Red Threadlocker
S24026 High Temperature Threadlocker for Mainshaft Nut

Applications:

Chevy and GMC:
All C1500, C2500, C3500, C4500, K1500, K2500, and K3500 Trucks with New Venture NV4500 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
P-Series Panel Vans with New Venture NV4500 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Dodge and Ram:
D150, W150, D250, W250, D350, W350 Gas Powered Trucks with New Venture NV4500 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1992, 1993
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Gas V8 Engines and New Venture NV4500LD 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Gas V10 Engine and NV4500HD 5 Speed Manual Transmission: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Cummins Diesel and New Venture NV4500 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Other Popular Applications:
Dodge D250, W250, D350, W350 with Cummins Diesel and QUAD 4x4 NV4500HD Transmission Retrofit Kit: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Dodge D250, W250, D350, W350 with Cummins Diesel and Advance Adapters NV4500HD Transmission Conversion: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Jeep with NV4500 Transmission Conversion: 1946-current