BASE ASSEM. 8S5099 - Caterpillar

Refer to Illustration 54.The 8T-8729 Connector Pin (80) and the 8T-8730 Connector Socket (79) are designed to accept only one 16 or one 18 AWG sized wire.Do not insert multiple wires of a smaller wire size. An incorrect wiring method would be to place two 24 AWG wires in one of the connectors.The 9W-0852 Connector Pin (80) and the 9W-0844 Connector Socket (79) are designed to accept only one 14 AWG sized wire. Do not insert multiple wires of a smaller wire size. An example of an incorrect wiring method would be to place two 20 AWG wires in one of the connectors.Check the Connectors
Ensure that the connector is properly locked. Also, ensure that the two halves of the connector cannot be pulled apart.
Verify that the latch tab of the connector is properly latched. Verify that the latch tab of the connector is fully latched.Expected Result: The connector will securely lock. The connector and the locking mechanism are without cracks or breaks.Results:OK - The connector will securely lock. The connector and the locking mechanism are without cracks or breaks. Proceed to the following section.NOT OK - A problem exists with the connector.Repair: Repair the connector or replace the connector, as required.STOP.Perform a Pull Test on Each Connector Contact
Each connector contact should withstand 45 N (10 lb) of pull. Each wire should remain in the connector body. This test checks whether the wire was properly crimped in the contact and whether the contact was properly inserted into the connector.The DT connectors use an orange wedge in order to lock the terminals together.Check in order to ensure that the orange wedge is not missing and that the orange wedge is installed properly on the DT connectors.Note: A crimp tool should always be used in order to crimp wires on connector contacts. Do not solder the terminals. Use the proper crimp tool.Expected Result: Each connector contact should withstand 45 N (10 lb) of pull. Each wire remains in the connector body.Results:OK - Each connector contact withstands 45 N (10 lb) of pull. Each wire remains in the connector body. Proceed to the following section.NOT OK - A problem exists with the connector.Repair: Repair the wiring or replace the connector contact.STOP.Check the Wires for Nicks or Abrasions in the Insulation
Carefully inspect each wire for signs of abrasion,