ARMY TM 5-6675-238-14
MARINE CORPS TM 08839A-14/1
Figure 8-11. Backshell Strap Wrench
(h) Unscrew adapter ring from connector and
(e) Slide washer, rubber grommet, and ring into
expose rear of connector for pin replace-
ment.
(2) Straight Backshell Assembly. See figure 8-12
and assemble backshell as follows:
(a) Slide locking ring onto rear of connector
and/or screw adapter ring onto connector.
(b) Slide RFI sleeve against rear of adapter
ring.
end of backshell.
(f) Screw cable clamp ring onto rear of back-
shell. Tighten enough to compress rubber
grommet.
(g) Tighten screws to tighten cable clamp
around cable.
(3) Right Angle Backshell Disassembly. See figure
8-13 and disassemble backshell as follows:
NOTE
Shields originally terminated differently
than shown may be regerminated as they
were originally or as shown.
There may be ground wires from the con-
nector which must be terminated with the
shield.
Different shield terminations are shown
for the different RFI sleeves and rings.
The shield should be spot tied around the
RFI sleeve or cable as appropriate.
(c) Terminate shield against RFI sleeve with
RFI ring,
(d) Slide backshell over RFI sleeve and screw
onto adapter ring.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Slide cable marker away from connector to
allow clearance for disassembly,
Loosen two screws securing cable clamps to
cable. Remove any tape, etc., which may
prevent ring from sliding.
Unscrew cable clamp ring from backshell.
Slide cable clamp ring, grommet ferrule,
grommet, and RFI ferrule away from con-
nector.
Carefully manipulate the shield so adapter
can slide over it.
Remove safety wire securing backshell to
retaining ring.
Remove setscrews securing backshell to re-
taining ring.
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