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Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Application and ID

Identify transmissions by the number of forward gears and the measured distance (in millimeters) between centerlines of the mainshaft and the countershaft.

New Venture 3500 Manual Transmission:




The New Venture Gear NV3500 (85 mm) five-speed overdrive manual transmission is identified by the RPO M50 for four wheel drive vehicles and RPO MG5 for Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles.


New Venture 4500 Manual Transmission:




The New Venture Gear NV4500 (109 mm) five-speed manual transmission is available as RPO MW3.