QU51002 Clutch Release Bearing for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel, V10

QU51002 Clutch Release Bearing Assembly for Dodge Ram Trucks with V10 or Cummins Diesel Engines is a heavy-duty, constant contact, Clutch Release (Throwout) Bearing Assembly that includes the cast iron Bearing Carrier with spring clips and a factory greased Ball Bearing. Fits all 1989-1993 D/W250 or D/W350 series trucks with Cummins Diesel engines and manual transmissions AND all 1994 or newer Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 models with either the Cummins Diesel or gas V10 engines with NV4500HD, NV5600, or G56 manual transmissions.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Before Installing
Fits
Matching Parts and Tools
Matching Parts for NV4500's
Applications 
1994-2002 Clutch Service Video

Tech Note 1: Before Installing
Apply a thin film of clean grease to the transmission input bearing retainer before installing your new Release Bearing.

Tech Note 2: Fits
QU51002 works with these Dodge 5 and 6 Speed Manual Transmissions:
Getrag G360 5 Speed (1989-1993, 1-1/4" Input)
New Venture NV4500HD 5 Speed (1994-2004, 1-1/4" Input)
New Venture NV5600 6 Speed (1999-2005.5 with either 1-1/4" or 1-3/8" Input
Mercedes Brazil G56 6 Speed (2005.5-current, All)

Tech Note 3: Matching Parts and Tools
Related Parts and Tools for QU51002 Clutch Release Bearing:
QU10523 Clutch Release Fork for 1989-1993 Cummins Diesel
QU10565 Clutch Release Fork for 1994-up Cummins Diesel
QK6000 Crankshaft Rear Seal Kit for the Cummins Diesel
QU10558 Stock Needle Pilot Bearing for 1994-up Cummins Diesel
QU51010 Upgrade Ball Pilot Bearing for 1989-up Cummins Diesel
QK6007 Clutch Pivot Ball Kit for 1989-1993 Cummins Diesel
QK6005 Clutch Pivot Ball Kit for 1994-up Cummins Diesel
QK6008 Clutch Cover Bolt Kit for 1989-1993 with Sachs 13" original equipment type clutch
QK6010 Clutch Cover Bolt Kit for 1994-2004 5 Speed and 1999-2000 6 Speed (12.4" Clutch)
QK6015 Clutch Cover Bolt Kit for 2001-2005 6 Speed NV5600 Transmission (13" Clutch)
QK6009 Flywheel Bolt and Washer Kit for 1989-2005.5
QT3004 1-1/4"-10 Spline Clutch Alignment Tool for Dodge Diesel 5 Speed and 1999-2000 6 speed
QT3016 1-3/8"-10 Spline Clutch Alignment Tool for 2001-up 6 Speed
QT3001 Barring Tool for Dodge Cummins Diesel

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts for NV4500's
Matching Parts for QU51002 in NV4500 Transmissions:
QU10125 Timken High Performance Input Bearing Cup
QU10124 Timken High Performance Input Bearing
QU10126 Input Seal
QU10100 Bearing Retainer Bolt with factory applied RTV sealant
QU11238 Input Bearing Retainer
NV4500E Low Ratio Transmission Case for 1996 GM and 1994-1996 Dodge
NV4500L High Ratio Transmission Case for 1997 and Newer GM and Dodge
QU10076 Rebuilder Spec NV4500HD Input Shaft
QU10199 Replacement NV4500HD Input Shaft
QT1801 Bearing Cup Installer
QU90003 Anerobic Sealant
QU90006 3.35 oz Ultra Black RTV Sealant
QU90005 0.5 oz Ultra Black RTV Sealant
S24200 6ml Threadlocker
S9978 1 gram Threadlocker
QU90020 NV4500 Manual Transmission Oil
TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual
VSG1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video

Applications
Dodge:
D/W and D/W350 series trucks with Cummins Diesel engines and manual transmissions: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 models with either the Cummins Diesel or gas V10 engines with NV4500HD, NV5600, or G56 manual transmissions:

• Getrag G360 5 speed: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
• New Venture NV4500HD 5 speed: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
• New Venture NV5600 6 speed: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
• Mercedes Brazil G56 6 speed: 2005.5, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

1994-2002 Clutch Service Video