RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair
The refrigerant system can remain fully-charged during compressor clutch, pulley, or coil replacement. The compressor clutch can be serviced in the
vehicle.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. On models with the diesel engine option, remove the compressor from the engine. Do not remove the refrigerant lines or fittings. See Compressor
in the Replacement for the procedures.
3. Unplug the compressor clutch coil wire harness connector.
Clutch Nut Remove
4. Insert the two pins of the spanner wrench (Special Tool 6462 in Kit 6460) into the holes of the clutch plate. Hold the clutch plate stationary and
remove the hex nut.
Clutch Puller - Diesel Models
5. Remove the clutch plate and clutch shims. On models with the diesel engine option, a puller (Special Tool 6461 in Kit 6460) is used to remove the
clutch plate. This compressor also uses a shaft key, which must be removed.
