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8. With crimping jaws bottomed, check the insulation barrel section of the crimping chamber as

described in Steps 4 and 5.

If the crimping chamber conforms to the gage inspection, the tool is considered dimensionally correct, and

should be lubricated with a THIN coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil. If not, the tool must be returned for further

evaluation and repair. Refer to Section6, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.

For additional information regarding the use of a plug gage, refer to Instruction Sheet 408-7424.

5.5. Ratchet Inspection

The ratchet feature on the hand tools should be checked to ensure that the ratchet does not release

prematurely, allowing the jaws to open before they have fully bottomed. Obtain a 0.025 mm [.001 in.] shim that

is suitable for checking the clearance between the bottoming surfaces of the crimping jaws. Proceed as follows:

1. Select the maximum size wire for the tool and a terminal or splice.

2. Position the terminal or splice and wire between the crimping jaws as described in Section 3.

3. Hold wire in place and squeeze tool handles until the ratchet releases. Hold the handles in this

position, maintaining just enough tension to keep the jaws closed.

4. Check the clearance between the bottoming surfaces of the crimping jaws with the 0.025 mm [.001 in.]

shim. If the clearance is 0.025 mm [.001 in.] or less, the ratchet is considered satisfactory. If the

clearance exceeds 0.025 mm [.001 in.], the ratchet is out of adjustment and must be repaired. Refer to

Section 6, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.

6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR

Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 9. Parts other than those listed should be replaced by TE to

ensure quality and reliability. For customer repair service or to order replacement parts, call 1-800-522-6752, or

fax your purchase order to 717-986-7605, or write to: Customer Service (038-035), Tyco Electronics

Corporation, PO Box 3608, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608.

7. REVISION SUMMARY