My buddy has an 02 with an NV4500. We are in the middle of installing a 3600 SBC sprung hub dual disc clutch. Pulled the input shaft out with no issues and slid the new one on but now we are wondering what this piece is for. I'm including a picture of it. It comes with 3, 12pt bolts that are around an 1 1/2" long. Please help ASAP as it's getting ready to rain and we wanna get the tranny buttoned up before that happens. Thanks.

 

i think that the rear countershaft bearing retaining plate let me get you a link for a diagram

 

That'd be great!!!

 

it might be a mainshaft rear bearing retainern thrust plate

 

A starter spacer because the flywheel is a 6 speed design.

 

Yup. We finally got it figured out after a couple of calls. We appreciate the help. Got the tranny bolted in but mother nature decided to unleash her fury on us so it's gonna have to wait until tomorrow morning. Still gotta put the transfer case back on, driveshaft, crossmember, etc.

 

Thats the starter spacer....