Cable Adjustment

Tools Required

  • 9/16" wrench (2)
  • Hammer
  • 3/16” pin punch

Four types of cable tension adjustment are used on Cybex Strength Systems:

Jam Nut Adjustment

This type of adjustment uses a jam nut and a tension adjustment nut at the cable cam end as the primary adjustment. The other end of the cable usually contains a roll pin adjustment.

Item Description Qty.
1 Jam nut 1
2 Tension adjustment nut 1

Rod End Adjustment

This type of adjustment uses a socket head cap screw (SHCS) securing a cable rod end bearing to the machine. Primary adjustment is by turning the rod end bearing. The other end of the cable usually contains a roll pin cable adjustment.

Item Description Qty.
1 Cable end 1
2 SHCS 1
3 Jam nut 1
4 Cable rod end bearing 1
5 Nylon locknut 1

Roll Pin Adjustment

This type of adjustment uses a roll pin and series of holes in the weight stack top weight connector.

Item Description Qty.
1 Roll pin 1
2 Top weight connector 1

Cam End Adjustment

This type of adjustment uses an adjustment bolt on the pulley bracket. Loosen nut and rotate cam bolt to adjust cable.

Item Description Qty.
1 Nut 1
2 Cam bolt adjustment 1