QU10081 Genuine NVG NV4500 1-2 Synchronizer Sleeve or Slider

QU10081 Genuine NVG NV4500 1-2 Synchronizer Sleeve or Slider is a genuine New Venture Gear (NVG) new takeout 1-2 shift sleeve taken from brand new NV4500 transmissions we disassembled for parts. QU10081 fits 1992-2005 Dodge and 1992-2007 GM New Venture NV4500 5 speed manual transmissions. USA made.  Matching synchronizer hub is QU10038.  

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Product Note
Synchronizer Assembly
Synchronizer Rings
NV4500 Tools
Matching Mainshafts
Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers
Other Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Product Note
QU10081 is a component part of QK1058 and QU10215 1-2 Synchronizer Assemblies for New Venture NV4500 5 speed manual transmissions which are physically interchangeable. The interlock feature, which was used on 1992-1994 GM transmissions with 6.34: 1st gear ratio, was designed to prevent high speed down shifting in 1st and 2nd gear. To accomplish this, four sliding blocks and two springs are added to the synchro hub. When the mainshaft is rotating at high speeds, centrifugal force pushes the blocks against the sliding clutch ring and locks it in place. The early synchro hubs were slotted for the four blocks, plus there was four holes in it for the spring hooks. Once the interlock feature was abandoned after 1994/1995, the synchro hub was redesigned to eliminate the hub slots and holes. If you have the early QU10215 Synchronizer with interlock, you can convert it to a non-interlock unit simply by removing the four flyweight blocks and two c-shaped springs. The sliding hub plus the synchro springs and rectangular struts are the same for all years and models.

Tech Note 2: Synchronizer Assembly
To make a complete 1-2 synchronizer assembly, order QU10081 Sleeve + QU10038 Hub + QK1100 Synchro Strut Kit. I also recommend you get QT2008 1-2 Synchro Support which will simplify assembly. 1-2 Synchro assembly procedures are covered in my TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual or VSG1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video.

Tech Note 3: Synchronizer Rings
All New Venture NV4500 transmissions use three synchronizer rings for 1st gear and for 2nd gear. The inner and outer rings are made of steel, while the center ring is faced with carbon fiber on both sides.

Tech Note 4: 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 5: Matching Mainshafts
Matching Popular Mainshaft Part Numbers for QU10081 1st-2nd Synchro Slider are:

Tech Note 6: 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 VSG1003DVD 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

Tech Note 7: Other Matching Parts
Other Matching Parts for QU10081 1st-2nd Synchro Sleeve:
QU10038 1-2 Synchro Hub
QK1100 Synchro Strut Kit
QU10002 Synchronizer Ring, Center Friction
QU10014 Synchronizer Ring, Inner Steel
QU10015 Synchronizer Ring, Outer Steel
QK1103 Snap Ring Kit, 1-2 Synchro
QU10052 1-2 Shift Fork
Mainshafts: See Tech Note 5
QU10075 39 Tooth Mainshaft 1st Gear
QU10035 37 Tooth Mainshaft 2nd Gear
QU10001 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1992-1996 Dodge
QU10005 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1997-2005 Dodge
QU10061 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1992-1995 GM 4x4
QU10062 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1996-2005 GM 4x4
QU10063 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1992-1995 GM 4x2
QU10064 Premium Bearing and Seal Kit 1996-2007 GM 4x2
QU90020 NV4500 Manual Transmission Oil
TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual
VSG1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video

Applications

Chevy and GMC:
C1500, K1500, C2500, K2500, C3500, C3500HD, K3500 with NV4500 5 Speed: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C2500, K2500, C3500, K3500 Standard and HD Pickup based models with NV4500 5 Speed: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
C3500HD 15,000 Lb. GCVW Cab and Chassis with NV4500 5 Speed: 2000, 2001, 2002
C2500, K2500 Silverado Classic and Sierra Classic with NV4500 5 Speed: 2007

Dodge and Ram:
D250, W250, D350, W350 with Cummins Diesel AND our NV4500 Transmission Retrofit Kit: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ramcharger, D150, W150 with NV4500 5 Speed: 1992, 1993
D250, W250, D350, W350 with Gas Engine and NV4500 5 Speed: 1992, 1993
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with V10 and NV4500HD 5 Speed: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Cummins Diesel and NV4500HD 5 Speed: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with gas V8 and NV4500LD 5 Speed: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005