QA10009 Master NV4500 Mainshaft Shim Set

QA10009 Master NV4500 Mainshaft Shim Set has a broad selection of shims that closely mirrors the original New Venture Shim Set. QA10009 includes one of each of 9 Shim sizes from 0.016" to 0.035". All sizes plus or minus 0.0015". Most of the Shims in this Kit are made for us in the U.S.A. from high-performance, tear-resistant, heat-treated blue-tempered spring steel, balance of shims are original equipment type cold-formed steel.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
End-Play
Shim Kits
Thickness
Matching Parts
Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers
NV4500 Tools
Applications

Tech Note 1: End-Play
NV4500 Mainshaft end-play should be set at 0.002-0.006" measured with a dial indicator. I always try to get the end-play reading at the lower end of the allowable range as end-play will increase as the bearings wear. Correct Mainshaft end-play will help provide longer bearing life, smoother shifting and cooler running. See my TM1003 NV4500 Shop Manual for the correct service procedures to set and adjust end-play.

Tech Note 2: Shim Kits
The NV4500 mainshaft rear bearing cup is a slip fit in the transmission housing. It is not uncommon to find worn or torn main shaft shims in high mileage transmissions or those subjected to high horsepower. The thinnest original equipment NV4500 shim was about 0.016" thick to help minimize the chance of the shim tearing. Our inexpensive QU10009B Basic Shim Kit is supplied by the aftermarket. The thin 0.011" shims are nice for changing the shim pack thickness, but I personally will not use a shim of that thickness in one of our transmissions. We offer the Basic Kit as a low cost way to get the correct end-play, but if you want to do a first-class, professional quality rebuild, order our QA10009 Master Shim Kit which includes the following shim sizes: 0.015", 0.018", 0.020", 0.022", 0.025', 0.028", 0.030", 0.032", 0.035". Most Shims in Master Kit are Tempered Blue Spring Steel for maximum durability. Tolerance for all Shim Sizes in Master Kit - 0.0015".

Tech Note 3: Thickness
Most NV4500 transmissions will require between 0.030" and 0.050" of total shim pack thickness for the commonly available mainshafts.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QA10009:
QU10119 Timken Mainshaft Rear Bearing
QU10118 Timken Mainshaft Rear Bearing Cup
QU10175 Mainshaft Rear Retainer Thrust Plate
QK1093 Small Genuine NVG Nut Set for Dodge NV4500LD and GM 4x4
QU10069 Large Set Screw Type Mainshaft Nut Set for Dodge NV4500HD
QU10097 Small Set Screw Type Mainshaft Nut Set for Dodge NV4500LD and GM 4x4
QU10181 4x2 Rear Output Lock Nut for GM C-Truck
QU10303 Mainshaft Reverse Gear Thrust Washer
QA10008 Complete Countershaft Shim Kit
QU10008B Basic Countershaft Shim Kit
QK1102 Lock Ring Kit Includes 4 Lock/Snap Rings
QK1118 Rear Bearing Retainer/Thrust Plate Bolt Set
Chevy & GMC Shop Manuals
Dodge & Ram Shop Manuals

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 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 6: 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:
All with New Venture NV4500 Transmission: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

Dodge and Ram:
All with New Venture NV4500 Series Transmissions: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005