Introduction
Page
24-2
Heating and Air Conditioning
DODGE
Turbo Diesei
Introduction
This
section
describes
only
those
procedures
associated
with
removing and installing the refrigerant
compressor
on
the Dodge 5.9 liter Turbo
Diesel.
For complete information on troubleshooting,
servicing,
and testing the vehicle
heating and air conditioning components,
consult
the 1990
Service
Manual
for Rear Wheel Drive
Trucks
(D&W 150-
350 Ramcharger).
Refrigerant
Compressor
- Remove
Preparatory Steps
1. Remove the drive belt.
2.
Discharge
the
system.
3. Disconnect the suction and discharge lines
from
their
respective
ports. Immediately cap the
lines
and the
ports
to
prevent moisture and
dirt
from
entering the
system.
4.
Disconnect
the
clutch
electrical
wire.
Warning: To prevent suffocation and frostbite, wear
protective clothing and ONLY
disconnect
liquid refrigerant
(freon)
lines in a well ventilated area.
& Remove the two
capscrews
(B)
that
fasten the compressor
^
front
bosses
to the water inlet bracket.
Remove
the two
capscrews
(A)
that
fasten the
compressor
to
the rear bracket.
9/16 inch
w Remove the
compressor.
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