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NV4500LU USED 1997-2007 High Ratio Transmission Case

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NV4500LU USED 1997-2007 NV4500 High Ratio Transmission Case is a good used bare Transmission Case for 5.04:1 Reverse Gear Ratio. Replaces damaged stock cases from 1997 and newer Dodge and GM New Venture NV4500 transmissions manual transmissions. USA Made.

Note: Sold individually! Very Limited Supply! When gone-they're gone!

Also See: NV4500L New Takeout 1997-2007 NV4500 High Ratio Transmission Case available while supplies last.

Need More Info? Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!

Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Case Specs
Early vs. Late Cases
Sealants
Common Causes of Cracked Cases

NV4500 Tools
Rear Output Applications
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Case Specs
New Venture made a number of different 4500 main cases for General Motors and Chrysler. All are made of cast iron and have both left and right PTO covers. The three primary variations found in Dodge and GM applications all have identical top cover and rear housing bolt patterns. The differences are the front case face and reverse idler mounting. Listed below are the approximate Center to Center Bolt Pattern Dimensions and Input Retainer dimensions:

1992-1995 GM: Used with 6.34:1 Reverse (1992-1994) and 5.61:1 Reverse (1995).
Torque King p/n NV4500GME, Casting# 16812
Top: 10.078"
Bottom: 10.394"
Top to Bottom: 4.685"
Pilot for Input Shaft Retainer: 3.625".
Input Shaft Retainer Bolt Circle: 4.375"

1994-1996 Dodge and 1996 GM: Used with 5.61:1 Reverse.
Torque King p/n NV4500E, Casting# 18157 (Dodge)
Top: 10.078"
Bottom: 9.378"
Top to Bottom: 6.043"
Pilot for Input Shaft Retainer: 4.102".
Input Shaft Retainer Bolt Circle: 4.85"

1997-2005 Dodge and 1997-2007 GM: Used with 5.04:1 Reverse.
Torque King p/n NV4500L, Casting# 23167 or 33903
Top: 10.078"
Bottom: 9.378"
Top to Bottom: 6.043"
Pilot for Input Shaft Retainer: 4.1".
Input Shaft Retainer Bolt Circle: 4.85"

Tech Note 2: Early vs. Late Cases
Early and Late NV4500 Transmission cases are not interchangeable. When first introduced, the NV4500 Transmission had a dual-plane reverse where the power transfer path from the counter shaft to the mainshaft reverse gear is offset. The front half of the 2-3/4" long reverse idler gear engages the countershaft, while the rear half drives the mainshaft reverse gear. Since there are no teeth on the counter shaft below the mainshaft reverse gear, that gear can be larger diameter and have more teeth (39). The 1992-1996 transmissions have a 6.34:1 reverse for 1992-1994 GM and 5.61:1 reverse for all Dodge and 1996 GM.

Effective with the 1997 model year, New Venture NV4500's use a single-plane reverse where the power transfer path from the countershaft to the mainshaft is inline. The full working width of the narrow, 1-1/2" wide reverse idler gear is inline with both the countershaft gear teeth and mainshaft reverse gear teeth. Since the countershaft drive teeth are now located directly under the mainshaft reverse gear, the mainshaft reverse gear diameter had to be reduced to the point it now has only 35 teeth. Less teeth means less gear reduction. All 1997 model year and newer NV4500 transmissions have a 5.04:1 Reverse.

The difference in the transmission case reverse idler gear pocket and mounting boss for the single and dual plan reverse means the countershaft, mainshaft reverse gear, reverse idler gear, and reverse idler shaft are NOT interchangeable between early and late cases.

Tech Note 3: Sealants
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.

Tech Note 4: Common Causes of Cracked Cases
If your original transmission main case cracked, check for broken motor mounts. A broken motor mount can cause the engine to twist beyond what the transmission case can handle. Loose Transmission mounting bolts can also cause a case to crack. A transmission that is run out of oil will frequently have a cracked case, but it may be difficult to determine if the case cracked before or after the lube oil was lost.

Tech Note 5: 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.

TOOLS for SPECIFIC NV4500 MODELS

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

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

 

Tech Note 6: Rear Output Applications
NV4500 Transmissions are frequently used for conversion applications. The Table below lists the most popular rear output applications and their associated parts.

Component 23 Spline
Dodge 4x4
29 Spline
Dodge 4x4
31 Spline
Dodge 4x2
w/Speedo
31 Spline
Dodge 4x2
No Speedo
32 Spline
GM 4x4
35 Spline
GM 4x2
Short*
35 Spline
GM 4x2
Long*
Mainshaft  QU10214 QA1045 or
QU10011
QU10013 QU10013 QU10098 QU10719 QU10212
Rear Housing QU10057 QU10057 QU10024 QU10083 QU10716 QU10233 QU10217
5th Gear** QU10007
QU10086
QU10067 QU10067 QU10067 QU10007
QU10086
QU10007
QU10086
QU10007
QU10086
5th Gear
Nut Set
QK1093
QU10097
QU10069 QU10069 QU10069 QK1093
QU10097
See Yoke
Nut
See Yoke
Nut
Speedometer
Drive
Not Used Not Used QU10027
QK1143
Not Used Not Used QU10177 QU10177
Speedometer
Snap Ring
Not Used Not Used QU10330
QK1143
Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used
Speedometer
Sender
Not Used Not Used Contact
Dealer
Not Used Not Used QU10228 QU10228
Speedometer
O-Ring
Not Used Not Used QU10678 Not Used Not Used incl. with
QU10228
incl. with
QU10228
Spacer Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used QU10172
QU10173
Not Used QU10738
Bushing or
Bearing
Not Used Not Used QU10025 QU10025 Not Used QU50155 QU50155
Bearing
Snap Ring
Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used QU10319 QU10319
Output Seal QU10123 QU10123 QU10023 QU10023 Not Used QU10720 QU50204
Gasket TK10519 TK10519 Not Used Not Used TK30052 Not Used Not Used
Yoke Not Used Not Used QU40700
QU40354
QU40495
QU40700
QU40354
QU40495
Not Used QU10184
QU10727
QU30094
QU40902
Yoke
Spline Seal
Not Used Not Used QU10026 QU10026 Not Used QU30009 QU30009
Yoke Washer Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used QU30095 QU30095
Yoke Nut See 5th
Gear Nut
See 5th
gear Nut
See 5th
Gear Nut
See 5th
Gear Nut
See 5th
Gear Nut
QU10181 QU10181

  *Electronic, Screw-In Speedometer Sensor
**22 Tooth Mainshaft 5th Gears listed for 1992-2005 Dodge and 1995-2007 GM with 5.61:1 1st gear ratio. 1992-1994 GM with 6.34:1 first gear ratio use 19 Tooth QU10728 Gear. QU10728 is NOT compatible with Dodge 29 and 31 Spline Output Shafts.

Tech Note 7: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for 1997-2007 NV4500LU Transmission Case:
QU10704 Input Bearing Retainer for 1996-2007 GM
QU11238 Input Bearing Retainer for Dodge NV4500HD
QU50830 Input Bearing Retainer for Dodge NV4500LD
QU10100 Bearing Retainer Bolt with factory applied RTV sealant for Dodge
QU10079 Reverse Idler Gear
QU10041 Reverse Idler Shaft
QU10106 12 Point Metric Tailshaft Housing Bolt with factory applied Threadlocker
QU10146 Tailshaft Housing Alignment Dowel
QU10716 GM 4x4 Rear Housing
QU10726 GM C-Truck 4x2 Rear Housing for Push-In Speedometer Pickup
QU10233 GM C-Truck 4x2 Rear Housing for Screw-In Speedometer Pickup
QU10217 GM Cast Iron Long 4x2 Housing with Park Brake Mounting Pad
QU10057U Used 1994-2005 Dodge 4x4 Rear Housing
QU10024 1994-1997 Dodge NV4500HD 4x2 rear Housing
QU10083 1998-2004 Dodge NV4500HD 4x2 Rear Housing
QU10198 Integral Tower Shift Cover Assembly for 1992-1997 Dodge, 1992-1994 GM
QU10706 1998-2005 Dodge, 1996-2002 GM Top Shift Cover
QU9999 2002-2007 Shift Cover with Shift Tower for GM with 2" Body Lift
QU90003 Anaerobic 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

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: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Other Popular Applications:
Dodge 250, 350 Series with Cummins Diesel and NV4500 Transmission Retrofit Kit: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Jeeps and Rock Crawlers with 5.04: Reverse Ratio NV4500 Conversions

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