OT- 1994 Dodge pickup 5th gear problems..

Posted by mike in New Mexico on July 06, 2005 at 20:57:50 from (64.185.63.234):

Hello, I need help. I lost fifth gear in my Dodge 94 Ram pickup. I discovered the problem today when I tried to fix my speed sensor. Apparently, the nut that holds the 5th gear on the main shaft has come loose. The transmission is a NV 4500. I have been reading all day about how to fix this and I am confident that I can fix the problem if only I can find a unique tool. I need the special socket that fits over a round nut with 4 grooves and I need to torque it to 300lbs. I know I need to replace the nut but the main shaft appears to be undamaged as the gear is still a press fit.

Can anybody direct me to where I can possibly buy this special socket? According to the drawing of this tool I found off the internet, it is a tear-drop shaped, stamped socket in which I can put a torque bar on the small end. As I live rurally, I have called every transmission shop within a hundred mile radius and they all want around $700 to fix this problem. I believe I can fix this myself. Does anybody know of a website or a tool company that makes tools like that? Any reply would be greatly appreciated.

Follow Ups:

• Re: OT- 1994 Dodge pickup 5th gear problems.. mike in New Mexico 08:36:00 07/08/05 (0)
• Re: OT- 1994 Dodge pickup 5th gear problems.. tnhaymaker 11:15:15 07/07/05 (0)
• Re: OT- 1994 Dodge pickup 5th gear problems.. Davis In SC 09:33:22 07/07/05 (0)
• Re: OT- 1994 Dodge pickup 5th gear problems.. Ray 05:50:30 07/07/05 (0)
• Re: OT- 1994 Dodge pickup 5th gear problems.. Allan in NE 04:53:55 07/07/05 (0)
• Re: OT- 1994 Dodge pickup 5th gear problems.. Vern-MI 04:44:30 07/07/05 (0)

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