Power Cables — Checking and Replacing [Toyota Land Cruiser J60]

1. Check the cables periodically along their entire length, damage, cracking or burning of cable insulation, as well as corrosion are not allowed. An unreliable battery connection can cause failures when starting the engine, as well as deterioration of the engine performance.

2. Check the condition of the pole connections with the terminals, the presence of corrosion, cracks and loose wire fastenings. The presence of a white flaky coating under the insulation at the terminal indicates corrosion of the cable conductors and the need to replace it.

3. Check the terminals for corrosion and deformation and the condition of the mounting bolts.

4. Disconnect the old cables from the battery, trace the cable routing along their length and find the places where they are attached to the starter and to the ground, disconnect the cables from the starter traction relay and ground. Remember the route along which the cable is laid in order to lay the new cable in place of the one being replaced. Make sure that the cable is not stretched after installation.

5. If the cables are to be replaced with new ones, take the old ones with you when you purchase the new ones. It is extremely important that the new cables exactly match the old ones.

6. Clean the threads of the battery cables on the starter solenoid and on the body, remove traces of corrosion.

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