2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 oil

REMOVAL
DENSO A/C COMPRESSOR
NOTE: The compressor clutch assembly can be serviced with the refrigerantsystem fully-charged.
NOTE: Typical A/C compressor shown in illustrations.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE -
REMOVAL).
3. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the com-
pressor clutch field coilconnector (1) located on
the top of the A/C compressor (5).
4. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor
to the engine and support the A/C compressor.
5. Carefully remove the compressor clutch field coil
connector and wire lead from the connector bracket
(2).
6. Remove the compressor shaft bolt (3). A band-type
oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to
hold the clutch plate (4) from rotating during bolt
removal.
CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate and
the pulley and bearing assembly to remove the
clutch plate from the compressor shaft as this
may damage the clutch plate.
NOTE: Use care not to lose any clutch shim(s)
during removal of the clutch plate, as they may be
reused during the clutch plate installation process.
7. Tap the clutch plate (2) lightly with a plastic mallet
to release it from the splines on the compressor
shaft (1) and remove the clutch plate and shim(s)
(3).

8. Using snap ring pliers (2), remove the snap ring (1)
that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to
the front of the A/C compressor and remove the
pulley and bearing assembly.
9. Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or
equivalent) (1), remove the snap ring (4) that
secures the compressor clutch field coil (2) to the
front of the A/C compressor (3) and remove the
field coil.
VISTEON A/C COMPRESSOR
NOTE: The A/C compressor clutch can be serviced in the vehicle. The refrigerant system can remain fully-
charged during compressor clutch, pulley and bearing assembly or field coil replacement.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE -
REMOVAL).
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the clutch
field coil connector (4).
5. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C compressor
(5)tothemountingbracket(Referto24-HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/COM-
PRESSOR-A/C - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the A/C compressor from the mounting
bracket and support the compressor while servicing
the clutch.
7. Using compressor clutch holding fixture (Special
Tool 9351 in Kit 9349) (1), remove the bolt (2) that
secures the clutch plate (3) to the compressor
shaft.
NOTE: The clutch plate can be removed from the compressor shaft by hand or, if required, pressed off with
an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt.
NOTE: Clutch plate shim(s) may remain inside the hub of the clutch plate. Besure to remove all of the
shims from inside the hub or from the end of the compressor shaft.
8. Remove the clutch plate and shim(s) from the A/C compressor. If required, install a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt into the
centeroftheclutchplateandturntheboltclockwiseuntiltheclutchplate is completely removed from the A/C
compressor.
9. Using snap ring pliers (1), remove the snap ring (2)
that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to
the front of the A/C compressor (4).

NOTE: The pulley and bearing assembly can be
removed from the compressor by hand or, if
required, with a two jaw puller.
10. Remove the pulley and bearing assembly (1) from
the front of the A/C compressor (2). If required,
install a two jaw puller (3) and turn the puller cen-
ter-bolt clockwise until the pulley and bearing
assembly is completely removed.
11. Remove the plastic retaining clip (1) and the
screw (2) that secures the clutch field coil wire
lead and connector (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
12. Using compressor field coil remover (Special Tool
9354 in Kit 9349) (1) and a two jaw puller (2),
remove the clutch field coil (3) from the front of
the A/C compressor (4).

INSTALLATION
DENSO A/C COMPRESSOR
NOTE: Typical A/C compressor shown in illustrations.
1. Align the dowel pin on the back of the compressor
clutch field coil (2) with the hole in the front of the
A/C compressor (3) and position the field coil onto
the compressor. Be certain that the compressor
clutch field coil wire lead is properly routed so that
it is not pinched between the A/C compressor and
the field coil.
CAUTION:Thesnapringmustbefullyandprop-
erly seated in the groove or it will vibrate out,
resulting in a clutch failure and severe damage to
the A/C compressor.
NOTE:Anewsnapringmustbeusedtosecure
the compressor clutch field coil to the A/C com-
pressor. The bevel side of the snap ring must face
outward and both snap ring eyelets must be ori-
ented to the right or to the left of the field coil
dowel pin location on the A/C compressor.
2. Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or
equivalent) (1), install the snap ring (4) that
secures the compressor clutch field coil to the front of the A/C compressor. Be certain that the snap ring is fully
and properly seated in the groove and oriented correctly.
CAUTION:Becertaintopositionthecompressor
clutch field coil wire lead so that it is not damaged
during A/C compressor pulley and bearing instal-
lation.
CAUTION: When installing the pulley and bearing
assembly, DO NOT mar the friction surfaces of the
pulley or premature failure of the clutch will result.
3. Install the pulley and bearing assembly (1) onto the
front of the A/C compressor. If necessary, tap the
pulley gently with a block of wood (2) placed on the
pulley friction surface.

6. Install the clutch plate (4) onto the front of the A/C
compressor (5).
7. Install the compressor shaft bolt (3). Tighten the
bolt to 19 Nꞏm (168 in. lbs.).
NOTE: The shims may compress after tightening
the shaft bolt. Check the air gap in four or more
places to verify the air gap is correct. Spin the pul-
ley before performing a final check of the air gap.
NOTE: On models with the clutch plate recessed
intothepulley,usea90°wiregapgaugetomea-
sure the clutch air gap. On other models, use a
blade type feeler gauge to measure the air gap.
8. With the clutch plate assembled tight against the
shim(s), measure the air gap between the clutch
plate and the pulley and bearing assembly. The air
gap should be between 0.35 - 0.60 mm (0.014 -
0.024 in.). If the air gap is not between specifica-
tions, add or subtract shims as needed until the
correct air gap is obtained.
CAUTION: Be certain that the compressor clutch field coil wire harness is properly routed so that it is not
pinched between the A/C compressor and the field coil connector bracket.
9. Carefully route the compressor clutch field coil wire lead behind the connector bracket (2).
10. Install the compressor clutch fieldcoil connector (1) onto the connector bracket.
11. Position the A/C compressor to the engine and install the retaining bolts (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/PLUMBING/COMPRESSOR-A/C - INSTALLATION).
12. Connect the engine wire harness to the compressor clutch field coil connector.
13. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE - INSTALLATION).
14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
VISTEON A/C COMPRESSOR
1. Position the A/C clutch field coil (1) squarely onto
the front of the A/C compressor (2).
CAUTION: Position the A/C clutch field coil so that
the coil positioning tabs and the wire harness lead
are oriented in the correct direction. Failure to cor-
rectly position the fieldcoil on the A/C compres-
sor will result in field coil damage.
2. Align the field coil positioning tabs to the recessed
area at the front of the A/C compressor and install
the clutch field coil onto the compressor using a
two jaw puller (3), compressor field coil installer
(Special Tool 9352 in Kit 9349) (4) and the com-
pressor field coil installer spacer (Special Tool 9353
in Kit 9349) (5).

3. Position the clutch fieldcoil wire lead and connec-
tor (3) to the A/C compressor (4) and install the
plastic retaining clip (1) and the screw (2) that
secures the wire lead to the compressor. Tighten
thescrewto4Nꞏm(35in.lbs.).
4. Align the pulley and bearing assembly (1) squarely
onto the front of the A/C compressor (2).
NOTE: A distinct change of sound during the
clutch pulley tapping process indicates that the
pulley and bearing assembly has bottomed out
against the compressor housing.
5. Using clutch pulley installer (Special Tool 9355 in
Kit 9349) (3) and a hammer (4), install the pulley
and bearing assembly onto the front of the A/C
compressor. Tap the installer with a hammer until
the pulley and bearing assembly has bottomed
against the compressor housing.
CAUTION: If the snap ring is not fully seated in the
groove it will vibrate out, resulting in clutch failure
and severe damage to the A/C compressor.
NOTE: Install the snap ring with the beveled side
ofthesnapringfacingoutward.
6. Using snap ring pliers (1), install the snap ring (2)
that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to
the front of the A/C compressor (4). Make sure the
snap ring is properly seated in the groove.

7. Verify that there is adequate clearance for the
clutch field coil wire lead and connector (4)
between the compressor housing and the pulley.
NOTE: When installing an original or a new clutch
assembly, try the original shims first. When install-
ing a clutch onto a compressor that previously did
not have a clutch, use the 1.0, 0.50 and 0.13 milli-
meter (0.040, 0.020 and 0.005 inch) shims from the
clutch hardware package which is provided with
the new clutch.
8. Install the clutch shims onto the compressor shaft.
9. Using compressor clutch holding fixture (Special
Tool 9351 in Kit 9349) (1), install the bolt (2) that
secures the clutch plate (3) to the A/C compressor
(5). Hold the clutch plate stationary with the holding
fixture and tighten the bolt to 15 Nꞏm (133 in. lbs.).
10. Using a feeler gauge (1), check the air gap
between the clutch plate (2) and the pulley and
bearing assembly (3). If the air gap is not 0.35 to
0.75 millimeter (0.014 to 0.030 inch), add or sub-
tract shims as required.
11. Position the A/C compressor (4) onto the mount-
ing bracket.
12. Install the bolts that secure the A/C compressor to
themountingbracket.Tightentheboltsto23Nꞏm
(17 ft. lbs.).
13. Connect the engine wire harness to the compres-
sor clutch field coil connector (5).
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
16. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
17. Perform the Clutch Break-in Procedure (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).