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REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES TERMINAL REPLACEMENT To replace a terminal, use the following procedure: 1. Remove the damaged terminal from the wire, cutting as close as possible to the terminal end of the wire. If the wire has a rubber seal, remove it.
Figure 347 — Aligning Edges
Using the J 35688 Crimping Tool 1. Squeeze the handles together until the ratchet automatically opens. 2. Hold the tool so the gauge numbers are facing you.
Figure 345 — Cutting the Wire
2. Install a new rubber seal on the wire. 3. Strip approximately 1/4 inch of insulation from the wire. Be careful not to cut through any strands of the wire.
3. Insert the terminal into the terminal holder until the insulation wings are flush with the anvil on the crimp tool. Be sure that the terminal core wings and insulation wings are pointing toward the smooth concave side, opposite the anvil of the crimping jaws.
Figure 348 — inserting the Terminal Figure 346 — Removing Insulation from Wire
4. Align the edge of the rubber seal with the edge of the wire insulation.
4. Place the wire and seal into the terminal until the first rib of the seal is flush against the crimper.
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