Parts for New Venture NV5600 Transmissions
Need to service your NV5600 6 Speed? We stock a wide selection of genuine NVG and aftermarket parts including first class Bearing and Seal Kits featuring Timken tapered roller bearings for all NV5600 transmissions. Browse through our complete line of gearing, Genuine Original Equipment synchronizer rings, and hard-to-find small parts.

The constant mesh, wide range, fully synchronized, NV5600 Six Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission is factory rated for 540 lb.-ft. of torque. It has an integral aluminum clutch housing. The front bearing retainer, main case and tailshaft housing are cast-iron. Gear ratios are: First 5.63:1, Second 3.38:1, Third 2.04:1, Fourth 1.39:1, Fifth 1:1 (direct), Sixth 0.73:1 (overdrive), and Reverse 5.63:1.

The NV5600, which was produced at New Venture Gear's Muncie, Indiana plant was an option on 1999-2005-1/2 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks with either the Cummins Diesel or V10 gas engine. The early NV5600, which is found (continued below).

Bearing and Seal Kits
Does your Dodge Ram's New Venture NV5600 6 speed manual transmission need a bearing job? Choose from our Premium Quality Torque King® Bearing and Seal Kits, $$ Saving Custom Kits, and/or Needle Bearing Kits!
Accelerated bearing wear or major bearing failures on NV5600 transmissions are usually caused by lubrication related issues. Low oil levels are real bearing killers, as is contaminated or incorrect oil. The heavy and complex NV5600 is not a cheap or super easy transmission to rebuild. To maximize bearing life install a QK1000 Filter plus Check and change your oil regularly.
TK12006 Torque King® Complete NV5600 Premium Bearing and Seal Kits for NV5600 transmissions feature the exact Timken tapered roller bearings and Torrington needle bearings as specified by New Venture/MTM.
TK12007 Torque King® NV5600 Premium Taper Bearing and Seal Kit includes all the tapered bearings and cups plus the mainshaft rear Ball Bearing and Input/Output seals.
QU12027 NV5600 Needle Bearing Kit includes a complete set of needle bearings for supporting the gears.
QU50470 NV5600 Custom Taper Bearing and Seal Kit features high-quality Koyo, NTN, and Nachi bearings. This $$ saving alternative to our premium TK12007 Kit sold above includes all the tapered bearings and cups plus the mainshaft rear Ball Bearing and Input/Output seals.
Bearings, Ball and Needle Roller
NV5600 Transmissions use caged needle bearings to support rotating gears. The bearing caged may be either plastic or metal. There are also 3 replaceable inner races. The ball bearing supports the end of the mainshaft. It is secured to the shaft by QU10850 mainshaft nut. Country of origin on the bearings will vary from lot to lot. Most are U.S.A. made, but some come from overseas with Germany and Japan being the most common offshore sources.
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QU12041 Inner Race for 1st Gear Bearing This hardened, replaceable Race is designed to be a press fit on the mainshaft.
QU12039 Needle Bearing for Mainshaft 1st or 2nd Gear Your transmission uses 2 of these Bearings, one under 1st gear and one under 2nd gear. The cage is steel.
QU12058 Needle Bearing for Countershaft 3rd or 4th Gear Your transmission uses 2 of these Bearings, one under 3rd gear and one under 4th gear. The cage on this bearing is usually steel but may also be plastic.
NV5600 MS 4th Inner Bearing Race QU10421 Inner Race for Countershaft 4th Gear is a hardened, press fit replacement for worn or burned original inner races. Limited Supply!
QU12015 6th Gear Needle Bearing supports the Mainshaft 6th gear. Metal Cage.
QU10058 Reverse Gear Needle Bearing has a plastic cage to minimize noise in the counter-rotating gear.
QU12042 Inner Race for Reverse Gear. This hardened Race is usually a very light press fit on the Mainshaft.
QU12040 Reverse Idler Bearing sold each, but two required per transmission. When installed in your Idler Gear, these bearings are separated by a Teflon Spacer.
QU12049 Mainshaft Rear Ball Bearing is located just in front of the mainshaft lock nut. When you lower the rear housing, this bearing will fit into a bored hole in the housing.
Bearings, Tapered Roller
Your NV5600 was originally built with Timken Tapered Roller Bearings. We stock the exact, New Venture specified metric and/or high performance Timken brand Tapered Roller Bearings to get your 5600 back in service for the long haul.
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QU12016 Input Bearing is made by by Timken, use with QU12017. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12017 Input Bearing Cup is made by Timken, use with QU12016. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12018 Countershaft Front Bearing Cup is made by Timken, use with QU12019. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12019 Countershaft Front Bearing is made by Timken, use with QU12018. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12020 Pocket Bearing is a press fit on the front of the Mainshaft. Timken brand, use with QU12021. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12021 Pocket Bearing Cup fits in the back of your NV5600 Input Shaft. Timken brand, use with QU12020. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU50377 Mainshaft Center Bearing Cup by Timken, use with QU50378. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU50378 Mainshaft Center Bearing Of all the large bearings in the NV5600, the Mainshaft Center Bearing is the most likely to fail in a low oil or contaminated oil situation. This Bearing is located on the mainshaft between the 1st gear Thrust Washer and 1st Gear Snap Ring. Use with QU50377. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12046 Countershaft Rear Bearing is made by Timken, use with QU12048. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12048 Countershaft Rear Bearing Cup is made by Timken, use with QU12046. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12050 Countershaft Center Bearing is made by Timken, use with QU12051. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
QU12051 Countershaft Center Bearing Cup is made by Timken, use with QU12050. Country of origin will vary depending on which Timken Plant produced the part.
Blown 5600 BearingClick to enlarge Dan The Gear Man® Tech Note: Guys, Click on the photo to see what happens if you let your NV5600 transmission lube level get low or old. This can also occur if the Mainshaft end-play is set incorrectly. This Mainshaft Center Bearing was taken from a 2005 Ram 3500 ranch truck with about 80,000 miles on the odometer. As we say in Montana: "that outfit was rode hard and put away wet". The transmission oil level was never checked from Day 1.
Bushings and Case Parts
QU10025 Tailshaft Bushing  for all 4x2 trucks with NV5600 6 Speed Transmissions
QU70005 6 Bolt PTO or Inspection CoverNew takeout covers from new units we have disassembled for parts. For all NV5600 Transmissions.
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Countershafts and Countershaft Gears
Countershaft gear problems can usually be attributed to the following causes: inadequate lubrication, misalignment from bearing wear, or overloading. If your 5600 does have countershaft problems, our complete line of Countershaft gearing will get you back on the road!
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NV5600 Countershaft

QU12055 Countershaft is a genuine New Venture part. Machined from a one piece forging, the Countershaft includes the fixed 20 tooth 2nd Gear and 12 tooth first gear. Made in U.S.A. Extremely Limited Supply
QU12034 Countershaft 3rd Gear for 2001.5-2005 NV5600 Transmissions 28 teeth Imported. This gear can be used on 1999-2001.5 transmissions if synchronizer ring is also replaced. See Synchronizer Tech Note in Synchronizer section below.
QU12052 Countershaft 4th Gear for 2001.5-2005 NV5600 Transmissions 36 teeth Imported. This gear can can be used on 1999-2001.5 transmissions if synchronizer ring is also replaced. See Synchronizer Tech Note in Synchronizer section below.
QU12033 Countershaft 5th Gear 45 teeth. Press fit on the countershaft. Imported.
QU12043 Countershaft 6th Gear 57 teeth. Press fit on the countershaft. Imported.
QU12053 Countershaft Reverse Gear is a genuine New Venture part. The front end of this gear fits in a socket at the back of the counter shaft, the rear is supported by a taper roller bearing. End-play adjustment for this gear is done during final assembly. Made in U.S.A.
Dan the Gear Man® Tech Note: Too much power + Quick Release = Broken 4th Gear Clutch Ring! The welded-to-the-gear Clutch Ring has cracked at the drive slots and failed. Although the transmission would jump out of 4th, the truck was driven in this condition.
Input Shafts
The input shafts we carry have 26 gear teeth, 54 synchro clutch teeth, and are made to fit the 2001 to 2005 bronze coated synchro rings. QU12001 will fit any NV5600 Transmission, but you will need to upgrade the matching synchro ring to a QU10418 if you are installing one in a 1999 or 2000 transmission with the original fiber-coated synchro rings. Link to Vehicle Make or Category Links
QU12011 1-3/8" Input Shaft for 2001.5 and newer NV5600 Transmissions that all came with brass coated synchro rings. Imported.
QU12001 1-1/4" Genuine New Venture Input Shaft for 1999-2000 NV5600 Transmissions is made to accept the new style, QU10418 Brass Coated Synchro Rings. New Takeout part from New Transmissions disassembled for parts. New QU12016 Input Bearing already installed! Shaft may have some small areas of very light corrosion from long storage. Made in U.S.A. See Synchronizer Tech Note in Synchronizer section below.
Dan the Gear Man® Tech Tip: Nose wear from the Clutch Pilot Bearing is the most common reason to replace your input shaft. Although the Pilot Bearing is in the flywheel, it is also keeping the front of the input shaft centered to the crank shaft. A bad Pilot Bearing will chew up the Input Nose or Tip and may lead to transmission gear tooth breakage.
Mainshafts and Mainshaft Parts
The New Venture NV5600 6 speed was only made with two Mainshaft (rear output shaft) types. Dodge 4x4 29 Spline and Dodge 4x2 31 Spline. While the shafts themselves are very different than those used with Dodge NV4500 5 speed transmissions, the output splines are exactly the same 29 spline (4x4) and 31 spline(4x2) as used with NV4500HD powered by the Cummins or V10 engines. We stock both 4x4 and 4x2 mainshaft types and all the mainshaft gears. Link to Vehicle Make or Category Links
QU12032 4x4 29 Spline Mainshaft (Rear Output Shaft) is made from a one-piece forging that includes the mainshaft 33 tooth 3rd and 29 tooth 4th gears. The output end of the shaft is drilled and tapped for attaching to a holding fixture. Imported.
QU12059 4x2 31 Spline Mainshaft (Rear Output Shaft) is made from a one-piece forging that includes the mainshaft 33 tooth 3rd and 29 tooth 4th gears. The output end of the shaft is drilled and tapped for attaching to a holding fixture. Imported.
QU12047 Mainshaft 1st Gear for 2001.5-2005 NV5600 Transmissions This 39 tooth gear rarely needs to be replaced due to breakage, but if you run your transmission low on oil or with dirty oil, chances are good the gear bore and thrust face will be damaged. Imported. This gear can can be used on 1999-2001.5 transmissions if synchronizer ring is also replaced. See Synchronizer Tech Note in Synchronizer section below.
NV5600 Mainshaft 2nd Gear QU12030 Mainshaft 2nd Gear for 2001.5-2005 NV5600 Transmissions has 39 teeth like your first gear, but the overall diameter is 6-1/2", about 1" smaller than the 7-12" diameter 1st Gear. Imported.This gear can can be used on 1999-2001.5 transmissions if synchronizer ring is also replaced. See Synchronizer Tech Note in Synchronizer section below.
QU12013 Mainshaft 6th Gear for 2001.5-2005 NV5600 Transmissions has 24 teeth. 6th Gear has a final drive ratio of 0.73:1. With the narrow rpm band of the Cummins Diesel engine, the 27% overdrive provided by this gear is essential for reaching highway speeds especially with 4.10 rear axle gears. If your engine speed is 2400 rpm at 65 mph in 5th (direct drive), shifting to 6th will cut the engine speed to 1752 rpm. Imported. This gear can can be used on 1999-2001.5 transmissions if synchronizer ring is also replaced. See Synchronizer Tech Note in Synchronizer section below.
QU10406 Mainshaft Reverse Gear For 2001.5-2005 NV5600 Transmissions Like your Mainshaft 1st Gear, the 39 tooth Reverse Gear rarely needs to be replaced due to breakage, but if you run your transmission low on oil or with dirty oil, your Mainshaft Reverse Gear is almost sure to be damaged. Imported. This gear can can be used on 1999-2001.5 transmissions if synchronizer ring is also replaced. See Synchronizer Tech Note in Synchronizer section below.
Manuals
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Miscellaneous Parts
     
QU10132 Reverse Light Switch. Replace that defective NV5600 reverse light switch with one of these inexpensive, new takeout, original equipment switches. Fits 1999-2005. Made and tested in U.S.A. Limited Supply, Limit 3 per Customer!
SM2QT NV5600 Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid for NV5600 6 speed manual transmissions. Specifically Meets Chyrsler/Dodge specification 4874464.  Sold in 2 quart bottles. The factory recommended fill is listed as approximately 9.5 pints (4.75 quarts, 4.5 liters). Add 1 pint if your transmission is equipped with our QK1000 Filter. Made in U.S.A.
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QU10147 Gasket for Dodge NV5600 Reverse Light Switch

QU90003 Anaerobic Sealant is the recommended sealant for sealing the Front Bearing Retainer to Clutch Housing, Clutch Housing to Main Case, and Main Case to Tailshaft Housing. Use RTV Sealant for the PTO Covers and Shifter Spacer Plate. 1.69 oz.

Please order your QU90003 Anaerobic Sealant from our Shop Supplies Web Page.


QU90005 RTV Sealant 0.5 ounces. Use to seal the 6 bolt PTO covers to the Main Case.
QU90006 RTV Sealant 3.35 ounces. Use to seal the 6 bolt PTO covers to the Main Case.

QU50003 Replacement Filter Element for QK1000 Filter Kit

QK1000 Manual Transmission or Transfer Case Filter Kit Includes:  Filter Housing and Plate, 2 Filter Elements, 1 Cork Gasket, 1 Paper Gasket with Sealing Ring, 2 Class 35 Rare Earth magnets, and RTV sealant.  Made in U.S.A.


QU10806 Grade 8 Driveshaft or Transmission Mount Bolt
Reverse Idler Gear
     
QU12054 Reverse Idler Gear
QU12056 Reverse Idler Shaft
No Photo QU12057 Reverse Idler Bearing Spacer
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Seals
     
QU12005 Input Seal for 1-3/8" Input Shaft This seal fits 2001-2005 NV5600 transmissions with the 1-3/8" 10 spline input shaft.
QU10126 Input Seal for Input Shaft This seal fits 1999-2000 NV5600 transmissions with the 1-1/4" 10 spline input shaft.
QU10023 Rear Output Seal for 4x2 Transmissions has the attached wiper boot that protects the main seal lip from road grime.
QU10123 Rear Output Seal for 4x4 Transmissions is made to New Venture specs by the original manufacturer of this part.
Shift Forks and Shifting Parts
NV5600 Transmissions used two similar Shift Tower Types. The Tower Base and lower stem are identical so either Tower will fit any NV5600 Transmission. The difference is in the design of the upper threaded stub. 1999-2002 Towers have a double bend threaded stub. Third Generation 2003-2005 Ram trucks with NV5600 transmissions will have a slightly shorter, single bend stub.
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QU12009 Shift Tower for 1999-2002. EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLY!
QK1128 Shift Tower and Spacer Kit
Order QU12009 or QU12010 AND QK1114 Separately

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QK1114
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QU12010 Shift Tower for 2003-2005
Extremely Limited Supply!
QK1024 Shift Lever Kit
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QK1155 6 Speed Knob Set
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QK1114 Shift Tower Spacer Kit
QU10419 Detent Plunger in Tailshaft Housing

 
QU10420 Detent Plunger in Case
QU12038 Shift Rail Bushing 2 of these bushings are used to support each of the 6 shift rails. Not usually a high-wear item, but when they do wear you can have shifting difficulties from the resulting misalignment of the rail and fork. Tour shift rails should slide freely in the bushings, but without side to side play.
QU12060U Good Used Reverse Shift Fork for all NV5600 Transmissions
  QU10426 1-2 Shift Fork  
QU11041 Roller, Crossover Shift Cam. Two of these small rollers are pinned to the 1-2 shift rail. They engage the Crossover Cam mounted in the rear Output Housing. Sold individually.
NV5600 Shift Pin QU11040 Shift Pin for QU11041 Crossover Cam Rollers. Sold individually.
QU10157 Shift Tower Spacer Plate
QU10832 Shift Fork Roll Pin
Shims
     
QU10425 NV5600 Input and Mainshaft Basic Shim Kit includes 7 sizes of Input/Mainshaft Shims to set your NV5600's input shaft and mainshaft end-play.

Very Limited Supply
QU10407 NV5600 Input and Mainshaft Master Shim Kit includes a complete selection of all genuine New Venture Mainshaft Shims you will need to precisely set your NV5600's input shaft and mainshaft end-play. Made in U.S.A. Extremely Limited Supply, Limit 1 per Customer!
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NV5600 Front Countershaft Shim Kit QU12029 Countershaft Front Shim Kit is used to adjust the end-play on the Countershaft. End-play adjustments are usually required anytime you replace the Countershaft, front transmission housing, or transmission case.
Limited Supply
QU12025 Countershaft Rear Shim Kit adjusts the bearing end play for the Countershaft Reverse Gear
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Note: The combined input shaft and mainshaft end-play is set by selective fit shims located between the input bearing cup and front bearing retainer. Countershaft end-play is adjusted by selective fit shims and QU10412 Bearing Spacer located between the input bearing cup and front bearing retainer. The end-play adjustment for the countershaft reverse gear is set by selective fit shims positioned between the countershaft rear bearing cup and the cast iron rear transmission housing. Accurate end-play adjustments will maximize bearing life.
Small Parts
Dan the Gear Man® Product Note: We stock most of the small parts you may need to keep your NV5600 going. Some of these parts are still readily available at reasonable cost. Some however, have all but vanished from the earth. For those all but gone pieces, we had to compete against every transmission warehouse and rebuilder in the country to grab what was available. Surprising nobody, those parts are going to cost dearly if you need one, but at least you can get that critical little part holding you up from getting your NV5600 back together. As the available inventory is so small on a few of these parts, we are limiting the quantities you can buy at one time on several items.
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NV5600 Pressure Piece Kit QU50283 Synchronizer Pressure Piece Set One Kit is required for each synchronizer. Installing these little devils in the synchronizers can be tricky and a slip often means the ball and or spring flies across the shop! Always have a few of these Kits on hand when doing your 5600 rebuild to replace worn or lost original parts.
QU10850 Mainshaft Nut is a must have part any time you remove the original staked nut.
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QU10834 Oil Guide is located in between the countershaft front bearing cup and Front Bearing Retainer. This piece fits inside of QU10412 Bearing Spacer.
QU10413 Input Oil Guide for fits inside the front bearing retainer and acts as an oil baffle for 1999 and 2000 NV5600 Transmissions with the 1-1/4" input shaft. Replace this part anytime you replace the Input Seal. Limit 1 per Customer! Extremely Limited Supply
QU12044 Input Oil Guide for fits inside the front bearing retainer next to the input seal and acts as an oil baffle for 2001 to 2005 NV5600 Transmissions with the 1-3/8" input shaft. Replace this part anytime you replace the Input Seal. Limit 1 per Customer! Extremely Limited Supply!
NV5600 Countershaft Spacer QU10412 Front Countershaft Spacer is located between the Front Bearing Retainer and Countershaft Front Bearing Cup. Extremely Limited Supply, Limit 1 per Customer!
QU10833 Input Inner Oil Guide is pressed in the input bearing. Very Limited Supply, Limit 1 per Customer!
QU12063 Lock Screw is located on the right side of the main case.
QU12064 Fill Plug
No Photo QU12062 Small Parts Kit includes all the common small parts typically replaced when you overhaul your NV5600 Transmission. Sold Out!
Snap Rings
     
QU12024 Pocket Bearing Snap Ring secures the pocket bearing to the front of the mainshaft.

 
QU12035 1st Gear Snap Ring Kit A basic selection of selective fit Snap Rings for the center of the mainshaft. Although referred to as a Snap Ring for 1st Gear, the actual location is aft of QU50378 Mainshaft Center Bearing.
NV5600 Countershaft Snap Ring Kit QU10416 Countershaft Snap Ring Kit A basic selection of selective fit Snap Rings for the front of the Countershaft
NV5600 Lockring QU10411 Lock Ring for Reverse Synchro Assembly. This Ring keeps the pressure pieces from popping out of the pockets in the Reverse Synchronizer Hub.

Synchronizer Rings
Early production (1999-early 2001) NV5600 transmissions and late production (2001.5-2005) ones use different, non-interchangeable synchronizer rings. We stock the Synchronizer Rings for later production units. If you need rings for an early NV5600 you better sit down before you read the Tech Note below because the news is very bad.
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QU10408 Genuine Original Equipment Synchro Ring fits all 2001 to 2005 NV5600 6 speed transmissions with brass coated friction rings. Rings have a steel center for strength and fit all gears, including reverse, so you need 7 of these for a complete overhaul. Made in U.S.A. or Germany. Sold individually.
QU12022 Steel Outer Synchro Rings for all NV5600 transmissions. Original equipment quality and precision. Each NV5600 requires 7 of these rings which are used with all gears, including reverse. Made in U.S.A. Sold individually. Very Limited Supply, Limit 7 per Customer!

Limited Supply!
QU12023 Steel Inner 1-2 Synchro Rings are made to meet the original equipment specifications by the actual supplier of these parts to New Venture. Fits 2001 to 2005 NV5600 transmissions. Each transmission needs two of these rings. Made in U.S.A. Sold individually. Very Limited Supply, Limit 4 per Customer! Limited Supply!
NV5600 14 Piece Synchro Ring Kit QU12004 14 Piece Synchronizer Kit includes 7 each of QU10408 and QU12022 original equipment synchro rings. Outer rings Made in U.S.A., friction rings Made in U.S.A. or Germany.
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Note: 1999-2000, plus some early 2001 NV5600 transmissions used a unique synchronizer ring that was discontinued long before New Venture went belly up. To the best of my knowledge, no one currently makes rings for those early transmissions. What you need to do is replace the matching gear with a late model gear and purchase a late model ring for that gear. For instance, if your 5th and 6th synchros are out, you need to get a new style QU12001 Main Drive Gear (Input Shaft), QU12013 Mainshaft 6th gear, and 2 QU10408 Synchro Rings.
Synchronizers
     
NV5600 Synchro Clutch Ring QU12037 54 Tooth Synchro Sliding Clutch Ring replaces any of the four rings (Reverse, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6)
QU12031 1-2 Synchro Hub

QU12028 1-2 Synchro Assembly.  Includes (1) 1-2 Hub, (1) QU12037 Clutch Ring, and (1) QU50283 Synchronizer Pressure Piece Set.  Hub and Clutch Ring imported. SHIPPED UNASSEMBLED
QU12045 3-4 Synchro Assembly.  Includes (1) 3-4 Hub, (1) QU12037 Clutch Ring, and (1) QU50283 Synchronizer Pressure Piece Set.  Hub and Clutch Ring imported. SHIPPED UNASSEMBLED
QK1169 3-4 Synchro Assembly with Rings.  Includes (1) 3-4 Hub, (1) QU12037 Clutch Ring, (1) QU50283 Synchronizer Pressure Piece Set, and (2) Original Equipment QU12022 Outer Rings for 2001.5-2005 model NV5600 transmissions.  Hub and Clutch Ring imported.
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  QU10422 5-6 Synchro Hub  
QU12014 5-6 Synchro Assembly.  Includes (1) 5-6 Hub, (1) QU12037 Clutch Ring, and (1) QU50283 Synchronizer Pressure Piece Set.  Hub and Clutch Ring imported.  SHIPPED UNASSEMBLED
QK1159 5-6 Synchro Assembly with Rings  Includes (1) 5-6 Hub, (1) QU12037 Clutch Ring, (1) QU50283 Synchronizer Pressure Piece Set, and (2) Original Equipment QU12022 Outer Rings for 2001.5-2005 NV5600 transmissions.  Hub and Clutch Ring imported.
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QU12036 Reverse Synchronizer Assembly.  Includes (1) Reverse Hub, (1) QU12037 Clutch Ring, and (1) QU50283 Synchronizer Pressure Piece Set.  Hub and Clutch Ring imported. SHIPPED UNASSEMBLED
Thrust Washers
Thrust Washers reduce wear between rotating parts. Usually, there is little visible wear on Thrust Washers from a well-maintained transmission, however, galling and heat discoloration/damage is often evident on Thrust Washers that are from transmissions run with low or incorrect lube. Country of origin on our Thrust Washer inventory is not known, most if not all are likely U.S. made, but New Venture did not specify origin on most small parts.
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QU10415 Mainshaft 1st Gear Thrust Washer is located between QU12047 Mainshaft 1st Gear and QU50378 Mainshaft Center Tapered Bearing.
QU10418 Mainshaft Reverse Thrust Washer
QU10417 1st Design Steel Countershaft 3rd Gear Thrust Washer was used on early NV5600 models. It is dimensionally interchangeable with QU10424 2nd Design Plastic Thrust Washer.
QU10424 2nd Design Plastic Countershaft 3rd Gear Thrust Washer is found on later production NV5600 Transmissions. Although it is dimensionally the same as the early QU10417 Steel Washer, this updated high-impact plastic thrust washer runs quieter and the 3 molded in oil channels on each side provide better lube flow to the 3rd gear thrust face and bearing. Very Limited Supply, Limit 2 per Customer!
QU10414 Idler Gear Thrust Washer are sold individually, but two are required per transmission. Replace your scored or worn original thrust washers with a new set.
Dan the Gear Man® Tech Note: Any heat discoloration, metal transfer, ridging, or deep scoring visible on your Thrust Washers is grounds for replacement. Reusing a damaged thrust washer can quickly lead to rapid failure of the adjacent bearings and gears.
Tools
     
     
Yokes, 4x2 Output

QU40354 1999-2002 Dodge Ram NV5600 4x2 Rear Output Slip Yoke is a genuine original equipment yoke made to take universal joints with 1-3/16" cups. Fits 1999-2002 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x2 trucks with Diesel or V10 engines

Please refer to QU40354 page for more details and ordering information.
QU40495 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram NV5600 4x2 Rear Output Slip Yoke is a genuine original equipment yoke made to take universal joints with 1-3/8" cups. Fits 2003-2005 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x2 trucks with Diesel or V10 engines
(continued from above)... on 1999 and 2000 trucks had a 1-1/4" input shaft and fiber-lined synchronizer rings. The input shaft was beefed up to 1-3/8" for the 2001 model year after one of the 1-1/4" shafts failed behind a Cummins High Output engine during a long-term Chyrsler engineering road test. Also for 2001, the synchronizer rings and gears were redesigned. Except for the shift tower stub length change for the all new 2003 body style, very little significant engineering changes were made between 2001 and the end of production in January of 2005.

Although the NV5600 and NV4500HD have a similar overall gear ratio range and they were produced concurrently by New Venture for use in Dodge Diesel and V10 trucks, the two transmissions share almost no design similarities or interchangeable parts. (Dan the Gear Man Note: From the way the NV5600 is designed, I am pretty certain it was a German Getrag design built under license by New Venture just like the the little NV3500 was the New Venture version of the Getrag HM290)

After NV5600 production ceased in January of 2005, MTM (The GM division that operated the Muncie Transmission plant after Chyrsler and GM dissolved New Venture) pretty much stopped making parts for them. By December of 2005, most new parts were no longer available from any source. Since that time, the parts situation has improved considerably for the 2001 and later transmissions. Regrettably, most year specific parts for the 1999 and 2000 transmissions are history. However, it is possible (but expensive) to retrofit the early transmissions with the later synchro rings and gears.

The reliability and durability of the NV5600 is generally good, especially in higher horsepower towing applications that would grossly overload a NV4500 5 speed (anything over 600 lb-ft of torque at the flywheel). Accurate shaft end-play readings are critical, as is keeping a full fill of the correct oil in the gearbox. A NV5600 run short of oil or with the incorrect oil is likely to suffer a mainshaft bearing failure. Many owners overfill the NV5600 with no more than one extra quart of oil to help guard against lubrication related bearing failures. The NV5600 is generally not an easy shifting transmission due to the convoluted shift mechanism and the use of brass coated synchronizer rings staring in 2001 model year. On 2001 and newer transmissions, using the brass coated synchro rings, it is imperative to run a filter to cleanse the oil of brass particles worn from the rings.

Rebuilding a NV5600 can be challenging for the do-it-yourself mechanic due to the weight of the transmission, the in-line case design, and the multiple shift rails. The actual disassembly and reassembly of the shafts and gears is pretty straight-forward. Where the casual mechanic gets caught is assembling the gear-train into the case. A support to hold the assembled shafts in place is required as is a lifting fixture that will keep them together as they are lifted from the support and then lowered in the front case.

Yellowstone Griz
In nearby Yellowstone Park, a Grizzly Bear stops traffic as it crosses a road. The big bears are pretty common in mountainous areas outside the Park, even if rarely seen by the casual back country traveler. The knowledge that they are there gives a certain spice to the journey especially if overnight camping is on the agenda. The long claws visible on this bear are a great tool for flipping over rocks to get at insects or digging for shallow dwelling burrowing rodents.