Spicer TPCS (Tire Pressure Control System) Service Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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Terminal, Connector and Wire Service
The Tire Pressure Control System electrical system
requires good electrical signal paths. Proper installa-
tion and maintenance of wires and connectors are
essential to the proper operation of the Tire Pressure
Control System. The following procedures are recom-
mended for replacing terminals and connectors and
making wire splices.
Figure 4 shows the steps to put a new terminal on a
wire. Note the two sets of wings: one set crimps the
core and one set crimps the insulation.
To replace a terminal:
1. Make sure the insulation is removed cleanly and
that the wire strands are undamaged.
2. Install new weather boot on wire, placed in proper
direction.
3. For a “pull-to-seat” terminal, feed plain wire
through connector before attaching terminal.
4. Position wire in terminal. First crimp core wings,
then crimp insulation wings.
5. After making a hand crimp, solder the terminal.
Solder all
Hand-Crimped Terminals
Minimize
Wire Loss
Cutting Off Defective
Terminals
Figure 4 Replacing Terminals
1. Crimp Core Wire 2. Crimp Insulation
Insulation
Wings Core Wings
Positioning Strip
in Terminal
Electrical Service
Terminal, Connector
and Wire Service
Take Care Not To
Cut Wire Strands
Removing Insulation