TM 5-3895-377-13&P
5-27.
GENERAL WIRING REPAIR.
This task covers:
a.
Solderless Terminal Replacement
c.
Wire Splicing Using Solder Method
b.
Wire Splicing Using Butt Connectors
Tools and Special Tools
Materials/Parts
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s
Kit, Terminal
Tool Kit, Electrical Connector Repair
Solder
Stripper, Wire, Hand
Tubing, Heat Shrink
Equipment Condition
Power Source Disconnected (page 2-32)
a. Solderless Terminal Replacement.
Terminals come in different styles and
sizes. To prevent equipment damage,
be
sure
to
use
only
the
exact
replacements. Do not attempt to modify
terminal to fit.
(1)
Remove old terminal (1) and trim end of wire as
required.
NOTE
If trimming causes wire to become too short, refer to splicing sections ( b. and c.) of this paragraph.
(2)
Remove insulation (3) from wire (2) end equal to dimension A.
NOTE
Be sure all strands of wire are inside terminal when installing terminal to wire.
(3)
Install terminal (1) over bare end of wire (2).
(4)
Crimp terminal (1) firmly in place.
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