NV3500 Transmission Overview
Designed as the result of a joint venture between Chrysler and General Motors, the NV3500 transmission is a medium duty 5-speed manual transmission that was shared between the two automakers from 1993 – 2006. It had fully synchronized forward and reverse gears, and could withstand between 300 lb-ft in the NV3500 medium duty, and 340 lb-ft in the NV3500 heavy-duty transmission. There were a number of differences, but all of these gearboxes had a two-piece aluminum case with an integrated bellhousing and top mounted shifter. The combination of ball and roller bearings are used to hold both of the transmission shafts inside of the two housings. All of the gears rotate on needle bearings for smooth operation
What Transmission Do I Have?
NV3500 Wide Ratio Transmission Gear Ratios
1st = 4.01
2nd = 2.32
3rd = 1.40
4th = 1.00
5th = 0.73
R = 3.55
NV3500LD Narrow Ratio transmission Gear Ratios
1st = 3.49
2nd = 2.16
3rd = 1.40
4th = 1.00
5th = 0.72
R = 3.55
NV3500HD Transmission Gear Ratios
1st = 3.49
2nd = 2.14
3rd = 1.38
4th = 1.00
5th = 0.73
R = 3.55
OE NV3500 5-speed Manual Transmission Applications
1993-2006 Small, medium and full size Dodge/General Motors pickup trucks
NV3500 Technical Specs
Case: 2-piece aluminum
Torque capacity: 300 – 340 lb-ft
Weight: 110 lbs
Fluid capacity: 2.0 L
Fluid type: Mopar manual transmission lubricant P/N 4761525
Common NV3500 Transmission Problems
Failed engagement hub and caused the loss of 2nd gear
Worn synchronizer rings
What Transmission Do I Have?
Dirty transmission fluid or overfilling the transmission fluid can lead to leaks, hard shifting and binding
