Description
QU10149 Tapered 1994-1997 Dodge NV4500 Shift Lever Pressure Spring is a genuine original equipment NVG Shift Lever Down Pressure Spring for 1994-1997 Dodge Ram trucks with New Venture NV4500 5 speed manual transmissions.
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Product Note
Shift Lever Pieces
Matching Parts
Stubs Chart
Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers
NV4500 Tools
Applications
Tech Note 1: Product Note
The small end of QU10149 Spring fits against your shift stub knuckle. It is retained in the shift cover by QU10148 Cap (which is not sold separately).
Tech Note 2: Shift Lever Pieces
1992-1993 Dodge and 1992-1994 GM NV4500 transmissions were built with a three piece twist lock shift lever retainer that included QU10159 rounded top twist lock cap, a sliding spring seat, and QU50500 single diameter spring. 1994-1997 Dodge NV4500 transmissions use QU10148 Twist Lock Retainer and QU10149 Pressure Spring which can be used to replace the original 3-piece retainer.
Tech Note 3: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QU10149 Spring:
QU10708 Shift Stub
QU10131 Shift Stub to Tower Boot or Seal
QU10148 Twist Lock Cap
QU10262 Shift Cover
Tech Note 4: Stubs Chart
The chart below lists the Shift Stubs, Upper Stub, and Stub Kits for 1992-1997 New Venture NV4500 Transmissions with Integral Tower Shift Covers
Application | Stub Assembly | Upper Stub | Stub Kit | Locknut Needed |
1992-1994 GM 16mm Male Fine Thread Bent |
QU10089 | QU10266 | QK1125 | Yes QU10161 |
1992-1993 Dodge 14mm Male Coarse Thread Bent, 4.1" Long |
QU10708 | QU10265 | QK1123 | No |
1994-1997 Dodge 15mm Square Shank Straight, 5.84" Long |
QU10701 | QU10267 | QK1124 | No |
Aftermarket Applications 5/8" Female Fine Thread Bent, 5" Long |
None | QU10268U | None | Yes |
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 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 6 ml Threadlocker
S9978 1 gram Medium Strength Blue 242 Threadlocker
S9979 1 gram High Strength Red Threadlocker
S24026 6ml High Temperature Threadlocker for Mainshaft Nut
Tech Note 6: NV4500 Tools
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You will need some special tools to correctly service your NV4500 Transmission. The chart below lists our current NV4500 Special Tools for popular models.
TOOLS for SPECIFIC NV4500 MODELS |
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Component | 23 Spline Dodge 4x4 NV4500LD |
29 Spline Dodge 4x4 NV4500HD |
30 Spline Dodge 4x2 NV4500LD |
31 Spline Dodge 4x2 NV4500HD |
32 Spline GM 4x4 |
35 Spline GM 4x2 |
Mainshaft Nut | QT2002 | QT2001 QT2036 |
QT2002 | QT2001 QT2036 |
QT2002 QT2028 |
1-1/2" Hex Socket |
Mainshaft Holding | NLA | QT2000 | NLA | QT2011 | N/A | N/A |
5th Gear Nut Torx® Cross Bolt |
N/A | QT9205 | N/A | QT9205 | N/A | N/A |
Output Seal Installer | N/A | QT1801 | N/A | QT2058 CALL |
Not Used | Not Used |
Tailshaft Bushing Remover and Installer | Not Used | Not Used | Not Used | QT2044 | Not Used | Not Used |
TOOLS For ALL NV4500 MODELS |
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Countershaft Front Bearing Cup Installer |
QT1802 | Use with QT1101 or QT1119 Driver Handle. Also can use flat side to install Dodge 4x4 Rear Output Seal | ||||
Countershaft Front Bearing Installer | QT2004 | Can also use to press 3-4 Synchro Hub on original equipment mainshafts | ||||
Input Bearing & Countershaft Rear Bearing Installer | QT2005 | Can also use to install Input Seal | ||||
Input Bearing Cup Installer | QT1801 | Use with QT1100, QT1101, QT1116, or QT1119 Driver Handle. | ||||
Countershaft Support | QT2006 | Use to support front of countersahft when installing countershaft rear bearing | ||||
1-2 Synchronizer Support | QT2008 | Use to support 1-2 synchronizer hub during synchronizer assembly | ||||
10mm 1/2" Drive 12 Point Socket | QT1020 | USA Made Impact Socket for Factory Tailshaft Housing Bolts | ||||
Long Shank Punch for Shift Lug | QT9300 | 3/16" x 8" Shank for 5th Gear Shift Lug Roll Pin |
Applications
Dodge:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with New Venture NV4500 5 Speed: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
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Product Reviews
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Worked perfect in my 1995 ram 2500 5 speed manual NV 4500 transmission
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