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.
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.
Roll Pin Adjustment
This type of adjustment uses a roll pin and series of holes in the weight stack top weight connector.
Cam End Adjustment
This type of adjustment uses an adjustment bolt on the pulley bracket. Loosen nut and rotate cam bolt to adjust cable.



