WARNING• Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safetygoggles and rubber gloves, and do not smoke when performing batterymaintenance. Severe injury will result if acid contacts eyes or skin.• Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry ordisconnected battery ground cable contact battery terminal, a directshort can result, causing instant heating of tools, severe injury topersonnel, or damage to equipment.• When removing battery cable clamps, disconnect both ground cablesfirst. Ensure all switches are in OFF position before disconnecting. Donot allow tools to come in contact with vehicle when disconnectingcable clamps. A direct short can result, causing instant heating oftools, severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment.NOTE• If performing transmission diagnostics, record fault codes stored inTCM before disconnecting battery cables.• When battery cables are disconnected, all stored fault codes in TCMwill be lost.• Secure all cables to head side of mounting capscrews.• Use this procedure for disconnecting all battery cables.1.Inspect cables (1), (2), and (11) for corrosion and cracks.2.Remove defective cables (1), (2), and (11), or clean with wire brush and sodium bicarbonatesolution.a. Cleaning and Inspection4-68. BATTERY CABLE MAINTENANCEThis task covers:a. Cleaning and Inspectionf. Interconnecting Cable Removalb. Ground Cables Disconnectiong. Interconnecting Cable Installationc. Ground Cables Reconnectionh. Positive Cable Removald. Ground Cable Removali.Positive Cable Installatione. Ground Cable InstallationINITIAL SETUP:ToolsGeneral mechanic’s tool kit:automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)Materials/PartsTwo lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 212)Sodium bicarbonate (Appendix C, Item 76)Lubricating oil (Appendix C, Item 46)Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 64)ManualReferencesTM 9-2320-387-24PEquipmentConditionBattery box cover removed (para. 10-43).GeneralSafetyInstructions• Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves and do notsmoke when performing battery maintenance.• Remove all jewelry.• When removing battery cables, disconnectground cables first. Ensure all switches are inOFF position before disconnecting.MaintenanceLevelUnitTM 9-2320-387-24-14-110Change 1
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