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TKA1180 Torque King® Premium 8 Piece NV4500 Needle Bearing Kit features Torrington® and other premium quality caged needle bearings for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and Reverse Gears plus the input shaft to mainshaft thrust bearing, input shaft to mainshaft pocket bearing, and a double row reverse idler gear bearing. Fits all 1997-2007 NV4500 5 speed manual transmissions in Chevy, Dodge, and GMC trucks.
Also See TKA1187 6 Piece Premium NV4500 Needle Bearing KitAlso See QU50478 6 piece Aftermarket Needle Bearing Kit (available while supplies last)
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes: Reverse Idler Bearing Reverse Idler Gear Change Soak Bearings Kit Contents GM 4x2 C-Truck Need Torque Specs or Rebuild procedures? Included Bearings for 1997-2007 NV4500 Needle Bearing Kits Matching Primary and Complete Bearing Kits Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers Matching Parts Applications
Tech Note 1: Reverse Idler BearingEarly production NV4500 transmissions with the 5.04:1 reverse gear ratio used two narrow, metal cage needle bearings placed side by side for the reverse idler gear. These were replaced by QU10019 unitized, plastic cage double row bearing during the 1998 model year. The double row bearing is supplied in our Kits, QU10019, has longer rollers for more capacity plus, it runs quieter than the two metal cage type bearings. Either bearing type will fit any 1997-2007 NV4500 transmission.
Tech Note 2: Reverse Idler Gear ChangeEffective with the 1997 model year, New Venture changed the NV4500 reverse gear ratio from 5.61:1 to 5.04:1. Since the 5.04 ratio is accomplished with the gear contact points for the countershaft, reverse idler gear and reverse gear in line with each other, a smaller diameter and narrower reverse idler gear is used compared to the 1996 and earlier model NV4500 transmissions.
Tech Note 3: Soak BearingsSoak each bearing in QU90020 NV4500 oil or other approved NV4500 lubricant before assembly.
Tech Note 4: Kit ContentsQU10055 NV4500 Mainshaft 1st or 2nd Gear Bearing (includes 2)QU10135 NV4500 Mainshaft 3rd Gear BearingQU10141 NV4500 Countershaft 5th Gear BearingQU10058 NV4500 Mainshaft Reverse Gear BearingQU10019 Late NV4500, Double Row Reverse Idler Gear BearingQU10134 NV4500 Input Thrust BearingQU10133 NV4500 Input Pocket Bearing
Tech Note 5: GM 4x2 C-TruckIf you have a GM 4x2 C-Truck NV4500 transmission, you will also need to order QU50155 Tailshaft Support Needle Bearing. QU50155 is NOT included in TKA1180 Kit.
Tech Note 6: 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 SplineDodge 4x4NV4500LD
29 SplineDodge 4x4NV4500HD
30 SplineDodge 4x2NV4500LD
31 SplineDodge 4x2NV4500HD
32 SplineGM 4x4
35 SplineGM 4x2
Mainshaft Nut
QT2002
QT2001QT2036
QT2002
QT2001QT2036
QT2002QT2028
1-1/2" HexSocket
Mainshaft Holding
NLA
QT2000
NLA
QT2011
N/A
N/A
5th Gear NutTorx® Cross Bolt
N/A
QT9205
N/A
QT9205
N/A
N/A
Output Seal Installer
N/A
QT1801
N/A
QT2058CALL
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
CountershaftFront 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 7: Included Bearings for 1997-2007 NV4500 Needle Bearing Kits are
ComponentName
PartNumber
1997-2007 TKA11876 Piece Needle Bearing Kit
1997-2007 TKA11808 Piece Needle Bearing Kit
InputPocketTo Main
QU10133
NO
YES
Input to Main Thrust
QU10134
NO
YES
5th
QU10141
YES
YES
3rd
QU10135
YES
YES
2nd
QU10055
YES
YES
1st
QU10055
YES
YES
Reverse
QU10058
YES
YES
Reverse Idler Bearing
QU10019
YES
YES
Tech Note 8: Matching Primary and Complete Bearing Kits for 1997-2007 NV4500 Needle Bearing Kits
Transmission
Primary Bearing and Seal Kit
Complete Bearing and Seal Kit
1997-2005Dodge
QK1136
QU10005
1997-2007GM 4x4
QK1172
QU10061
1997-2007GM 4x2
QK1177
QU10063
Tech Note 9: Lubricants, Sealants, ThreadlockersEarly 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 OilQU90003 Anaerobic SealantQU90006 3.35 oz Ultra Black RTV SealantQU90005 0.5 oz Ultra Black RTV SealantS24200 6ml Medium Strength Blue ThreadlockerS9978 1 gram Medium Strength Blue ThreadlockerS9979 1 gram High Strength Red ThreadlockerS24026 High Temperature Threadlocker for Mainshaft Nut
Tech Note 10: Matching PartsQU10221 Basic NV4500 Small Parts KitQK1010 Master Small Parts KitQK1104 NV4500 Mainshaft and Countershaft Thrust Washer KitQK1101 NV4500 Reverse Idler Gear Thrust Washer KitQK1098 Teflon Bearing Spacer KitQK1099 NV4500 Synchro Strut and Spring Kit use for 3-4, 5th, or ReverseQK1100 NV4500 Synchro Strut and Spring Kit for 1st-2nd SynchroQK1094 Shift Fork Pad Kit 1992-1997.5QK1095 Shift Fork Pad Kit 1997.5-2005QU10131 Shift Tower Boot for 1992-1997QU10157 Shift Tower Spacer Plate for 1998-2005QA10008 Series Countershaft Shim KitsQA10009 Series Mainshaft Shim KitsQK1109 NV4500 Main Case Roll Pin KitQU10181 Mainshaft Nut for 4x2 GM NV4500 C-Truck TransmissionQK1102 Lock Ring KitQK1103 1-2 Synchro Snap Ring KitTM1003 116 Page NV4500 Shop Manual with over 400 color photographsQU10079 1997-2007 Reverse Idler GearQU10041 1997-2007 Reverse Idler ShaftNV4500L Bare NV4500 Transmission Case for 1997-2007
Applications:Chevy and GMC:New Venture NV4500 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Dodge:New Venture NV4500HD 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004New Venture NV4500LD 5 Speed Manual Transmissions: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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