QK1095 NV4500 Late Reverse Fork Shift Pad Kit

QK1095 NV4500 Late Reverse Fork Shift Pad Kit fits 1998-up Dodge and GM 1997-up New Venture NV4500 transmissions. Kit includes 1 Center Pad and 2 Curved Tip Pads. Included in year specific QK1010 Small Parts Kit (NOTE: Most 1995-1996 GM models have aluminum shift forks that do not use pads, Also many aftermarket forks are not made for use with pads.)

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Early vs. Late Pads
Matching Parts
Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers
NV4500 Tools
Applications

Tech Note 1: Early vs. Late Pads
New Venture used three types of Reverse Shift Forks. Early production models (1992-1994 GM and 1992-1997 Dodge) were built with cast iron shift forks using replaceable wear pads. The tips of the fork are straight. For the 1995-1996 model years GM transmissions had aluminum reverse shift forks that do not use shift fork pads. 1997-2007 GM and 1998-2005 Dodge transmissions have cast iron reverse forks with curved tips and replaceable pads. Due to rebuilders interchanging covers and the fact that most aftermarket replacement forks do not use shift fork pads, you should verify your reverse shift fork type before ordering pads.

Tech Note 2: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QK1095 Shift Fork Pad Kit:
QU10050 Reverse Shift Fork
QU10039 Reverse Gear Synchro Slider
Chevy & GMC Shop Manuals
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

Tech Note 3: 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 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.

Applications

Chevy and GMC:
GM C1500, C1500, C2500, K2500, C3500, K3500 trucks, and P-series vans with Diesel or gas engines: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Dodge, Plymouth, and Ram:
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with NV4500 5 Speed: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005