I was pulling out on to the road yesterday when a hear a pop then a load hissing noise, i pull over and pop my hood to see that the noise was comming from my ac compressor, which was now slinging grease outa the clutch. after further inspection i have found that the compressor had locked up which almost instantly blew out the clutch. Think God the pulley bearing is still good so i can still drive my truck as long as the ac is off. So looks like im goin to be putting in a new compressor in the very near future. Any tips? (from people that have done the change before only, Thanks)

 

You must vacuum down the system after replacing the compressor. I Would also replace the accumulator as it will have shavings in it too. After vacuuming down, the proper amount of oil will also need to be added.

 

Shop will have to charge it for ya. unless you have a HVAC tool

 

yea i have a buddy that has the vacuum and HVAC cause he works in a shop. I planned on replacing the accumulator also cause of the moisture when you open the system up. i have a knowledge of how to do it i was just wondering if i was goin to run into anything crazy on these dodges thats diff from doin it on any other car.

 

You shouldn't, it looks to be a fairly common set-up.