QK1054 Replacement Fifth Gear and Nut Kit with Tools Reviews

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QK1054 Replacement Fifth Gear and Nut Kit with Tools for 1994-2004 Dodge NV4500HD 4x4 Transmission has the transmission parts and special tools you need to replace your Dodge Ram NV4500HD mainshaft fifth gear in the vehicle and by yourself. QK1054 will work on any 1994-2004 Dodge 29 spline NV4500 4x4 mainshaft. Kit includes mainshaft 5th gear, mainshaft nut set, rear output seal, mainshaft nut wrench, mainshaft wrench, 12 point socket for tailshaft housing bolts, threadlockers, and RTV sealant. Seal, Gear and Nut Set imported. Tools and Chemicals USA made.
Also see QK1055 4x4 5th Gear Kit without Tools
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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes: Kit Includes
5th Gear Failures Remove NV4500 Tools Lubricants, Sealants, Threadlockers Matching Parts Applications
Tech Note 1: Kit IncludesQK1054 Kit with tools is for Dodge 29 spline 4x4 NV4500HD transmissions. Kit includes: QU10067 22 Tooth Mainshaft 5th GearQU10069 Mainshaft Nut SetQT2000 1/2" Drive 29 Spline Mainshaft Holding WrenchQT2001 1/2" Drive Mainshaft Nut WrenchQT1020 12 point Tailshaft Housing Bolt SocketQU10123 4x4 Transmission Rear Output SealQU90006 3.35 oz Ultra Black RTV SealantS24200 6ml Medium Strength Blue ThreadlockerS24026 High Temperature Threadlocker for Mainshaft Nut
Tech Note 2: 5th Gear FailuresHaving the mainshaft nut back off, allowing the mainshaft fifth gear to move backwards and out of contact with the countershaft drive gear is a common problem in Dodge trucks with the Cummins Diesel engine and New Venture NV4500 5 speed transmission. If you had the mainshaft nut back off your NV4500 and the mainshaft splines are still in reasonably good condition, you can replace the mainshaft 5th gear without removing the transmission with one of our mainshaft nut and fifth gear kits. 5th Gear Kits are really just a stop-gap repair to buy you time. Why? Because the actual cause of your nut backing off is radial movement from inadequately supported fifth gears on factory and full spline Mainshafts working against the nut set until it loosens. If used with a mainshaft that has just had it's first failure, you may get months or years of use from one of these Kits before the nut backs off again. However, the more worn the shaft, the quicker the failure. So if you install a new gear on a used shaft that has had several previous failures, don't expect much life out of the fix! For more information, read Tech Article about 5th Gear Failures and Solutions!
Tech Note 3: RemoveTo do an in-vehicle 5th gear replacement in a 4x4 truck, you need to remove the driveshafts, transfer case and transmission tailshaft housing. Removal of the transmission crossmember to gain more working room is recommended but not required. Keep the transmission supported with a suitable jack after unbolting the transmission mount.
Tech Note 4: NV4500 ToolsNeed 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 5: 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 V1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video for more information.
Lubricant and Chemical List for NV4500 TransmissionsQU90020 NV4500 Manual Transmission Oil QU90003 Anaerobic SealantQU90006 3.35 oz Ultra Black RTV SealantQU90005 0.5 oz Ultra Black RTV SealantS24200 6ml ThreadlockerS9978 1 gram ThreadlockerQU90003 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 6: Matching PartsMatching Parts for QK1054 NV4500HD Mainshaft 5th Gear Kit:QA1045 Full Spline Heavy-Duty 4x4 Mainshaft KitQU10011 Fully Splined 4x4 MainshaftQU10203 Countershaft 5th GearQK1055 4x4 Mainshaft 5th Gear Kit without ToolsTK10519 Transmission to Transfer Case Gasket (optional 1994-2004)QU10106 12 Point Metric Tailshaft Housing Bolt with factory applied ThreadlockerQU90020 NV4500 Manual Transmission OilTM1003 NV4500 Shop ManualV1003DVD NV4500 Overhaul Video
ApplicationsDodge and Ram:Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with NV4500HD 4x4 5 Speed Manual Transmission: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004