Method for repairing an electrical connector

A method of repairing an electrical connector having a dielectric insert and a metallic shell having a plurality of ends, using a tool comprising a first rod having a first threaded aperture, at least two arms attached to said first rod, each said arm having a groove therein, and a second rod extending through said first threaded aperture, said second rod having an externally threaded portion engaging said first threaded aperture, the method comprising the steps of:

• a) holding said metallic shell with said tool arms by inserting at least two of the ends thereof into the corresponding grooves in said arms, said tool being positioned so that an end of said second rod rests adjacent to said dielectric insert;
• b) pushing said dielectric insert out of the shell by threading said second rod through said first threaded aperture so that said second rod end exerts a force against the insert;
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• c) inserting a new dielectric insert into the shell by positioning said new insert so that the second rod end rests adjacent thereto and then threading said second rod through said first threaded aperture so that said second rod end exerts a force against the insert sufficient to force-fit said insert into the shell.