Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (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. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
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.
5. Remove the clutch plate and the clutch shims.
External Snap Ring Remove
6. Remove the external front housing snap ring with snap ring pliers.