1999 Dodge Ram Changing Battery Cables

1999 DODGE RAM
92,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RABBOTT6662
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I am not a mechanic and my battery cable terminals will not tighten they were broken when Tires were mounted and I need to replace them - is this something I can do myself?? Please tell me how...
thanks R
Feb 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you planning to replace the entire cable or just get replacement terminals?
Feb 24, 2009 at 8:24 AM
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RABBOTT6662
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Which ever is easier - I can do either..
I assume replacing just the terminals would be easier but I can replace the entire cable if that's your opinion of the easier repair.
Feb 24, 2009 at 9:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
When you get the replacement terminal, you will see two bolts on the top of it. Loosten them. Next, cut the old terminals from the cables and strip aprox 1 inch if insulation from the end of the cable. Now slid the exposed wire under the clamp that you loostened on the replacement terminal. Tighten it and thats done.

Joe
Feb 24, 2009 at 9:52 AM
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RABBOTT6662
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How should I properly cut the cable wire? Is there a particular tool I should use other than a wire cutter?
Thanks, R
Feb 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would just use a good set of side cutters.
Feb 24, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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RABBOTT6662
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Thank you very much for your information I'm going to go try it now.
thanks, r
Feb 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM