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The demise of the G56 mirrors a broader trend in the industry—the decline of manual transmissions in full-size trucks, and marks the end of a nearly century-long era of North
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The G56's reliability and longevity depended on adhering to best practices. Owners were advised to avoid lugging the engine, select the appropriate gear for the load, resist the temptation of performance upgrades, and change the transmission fluid more frequently. Despite its heavy-duty nature, the
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failures, input shaft bearing problems, and bellhousing cracks. The lubrication controversy played a role in related failures, and reports surfaced of irreparable damage after failures. Rebuilding the G56 required specialized knowledge and tools, making it a relatively expensive gearbox to repair.
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Identifying the G56 is relatively straightforward, particularly as it remained the only manual transmission offered in Ram 2500/3500/4500/5500 models from 2006 through 2018. However, controversies arose around its lubrication requirements. While MOPAR ATF+4 was listed as the required lubricant,
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The G56 was introduced in 2005, featuring a lightweight aluminum case and a significantly higher input torque capacity than its predecessor, the NV5600. Interestingly, both transmissions were offered simultaneously for the 2005 model year, with the NV5600 being phased out by the start of 2006.
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transmissions in the truck segment became more evident, eventually leading to the retirement of the manual transmission option from the Ram HD lineup after the 2018 model year.
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