Installation (Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup)
- Install clutch coil and clutch coil snap ring. Install clutch coil wire harness to compressor housing. Align pulley and bearing assembly on front compressor housing hub.
- Install Handle (6464) and Driver (6143) into pulley assembly bearing cavity. Ensure outer edge of driver rests firmly on inner race of bearing. Using hammer, install pulley and bearing assembly. While tapping on handle, guide pulley and bearing assembly to prevent binding. Ensure pulley assembly bottoms against compressor housing. Install external snap ring.
- Install original shim(s) and compressor shaft key. Use a hammer and Shaft Protector (6141-2) to install clutch plate on compressor shaft. Ensure clutch plate bottoms out on clutch shims. Replace compressor shaft nut and tighten compressor shaft nut to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m).
- Measure air gap between clutch plate and pulley assembly in several areas. Air gap should be 0.016-0.031" (0.41-0.79 mm). If air gap is not within specification, adjust shim thickness as necessary. If air gap is not consistent around clutch plate, lightly pry up or tap down on clutch plate to make corrections. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Ensure A/C system operates properly.
- After completing compressor clutch installation, start engine. Set A/C-heater control to recirculated air mode and high blower motor speed. Set engine speed to 1500-2000 RPM. Cycle compressor on for 5 seconds and off for 5 seconds, about 20 times to break-in clutch.