RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 7 (2002)
Fig. 15 Check Clutch Air Gap
11. Check the clutch air gap with a feeler gauge. If the air gap does not meet the specification, add or subtract shims as required. The air gap
specification is 0.41 to 0.79 millimeter (0.016 to 0.031 inch). If the air gap is not consistent around the circumference of the clutch, lightly pry up
at the minimum variations. Lightly tap down at the points of maximum variation.
NOTE: The air gap is determined by the spacer shims. When installing an original, or a new clutch assembly, try the original shims first. When
installing a new clutch onto a compressor that previously did not have a clutch, use 1.0, 0.50, and 0.13 millimeter (0.040, 0.020, and 0.005 inch)
shims from the clutch hardware package that is provided with the new clutch.
12. On models with the diesel engine option, install the compressor on the engine.
13. Connect the battery negative cable.
