TM 5-3805-255-14
0020
RING TERMINAL REPAIR
00020
1. Remove ring terminal (Figure 8, Item 6) from wire (Figure 8, Item 2) by cutting through wire just behind heat
shrink tubing (Figure 8, Item 1).
2. Cut heat shrink tubing (Figure 8, Item 1) to length sufficient to cover tabs (Figure 8, Items 4 and 5) of ring
terminal (Figure 8, Item 6) and 1/4 in. (6 mm) of wire (Figure 8, Item 2).
3. Slide heat shrink tubing (Figure 8, Item 1) back on wire (Figure 8, Item 2).
4. Using wire stripping tool, strip insulation off wire (Figure 8, Item 2) to expose proper length of metal strands
(Figure 8, Item 3).
5. Using crimping tool, securely crimp tabs (Figure 8, Item 5) of ring terminal (Figure 8, Item 6) over metal strands
(Figure 8, Item 3).
6. Using crimping tool, crimp tabs (Figure 8, Item 4) of ring terminal (Figure 8, Item 6) over insulation of wire
(Figure 8, Item 2).
7. Slide heat shrink tubing (Figure 8, Item 1) over tabs (Figure 8, Items 4 and 5) of ring terminal (Figure 8, Item 6).
8. Using heater gun, apply heat to heat shrink tubing (Figure 8, Item 1) until tubing snugly conforms to ring
terminal (Figure 8, Item 6) and insulation of wire (Figure 8, Item 2).
Figure 8. Ring Terminal Repair.
0020
SPLICING WIRES
00020
NOTE
The selection of crimping tool and type of splice connectors is optional. High quality splice
connectors can be expected to last the life of the vehicle.
1. Inspect each end of wire (Figure 9, Item 1). Trim insulation and metal strands (Figure 9, Item 2) of wire back, as
necessary, to ensure integrity of wire.
2. Using wire stripping tool, strip each end of wire (Figure 9, Item 1) to expose length of metal strands (Figure 9,
Item 2) to suit type of splice connector (Figure 9, Item 3) used.
NOTE
Perform steps 3 and 4 at each end of splice connector.
3. Insert metal strands (Figure 9, Item 2) of wire (Figure 9, Item 1) fully into splice connector (Figure 9, Item 3).
4. Using crimping tool, securely crimp splice connector (Figure 9, Item 3) to metal strands (Figure 9, Item 4) of
wire (Figure 9, Item 5).
Figure 9. Splicing Wires.
0020
0020-8
