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DSL 505 Rear Delt / Pec Fly Cable Repair
Applies to
DSL 505 Rear Delt / Pec Fly built prior to 5/16/2017
Issue/Symptoms
On some machines using the 1/8” diameter lift cables, the cam cables may twist and jam not allowing the arms to
properly lift and lower the weight stack.
Resolution
On machines using the 1/8” lift cables that exhibit this issue, replace the existing 1/8” cables with larger 3/16” diameter
cables.
Tools required
• Torque wrench with minimum 150 ft-lb torque fitted to 5/32-inch & 3/8-inch hex key bit sockets.
• #2 Phillips and Flat Blade screw drivers
• Socket wrench with 3/4-inch socket
• Adjustable wrench 0-1.5”
• 3/4-inch open-end wrench
• 5/32 inch and 3/8 inch hex key wrenches
CW38299-101 ASSY,CABLE,STK-SROD,119.88,DSRDPF
(1)
CWCLNN172-000 ASSY, CABLE, UPPER, PEC FLY/REAR DELT
(1)
Note: 1) only replace cables on machines exhibiting this issue.
Procedure
Review entire procedure before starting.
Important: Take note of the upper cam and stack cable routing before beginning the removal procedure
(recommend taking pictures before cable removal).
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the stack shroud covers, see steps 1 thru 5 in the Shroud Assembly Guide (PN CW39990-101).
2. Remove all pulley covers using a #2 Phillips screw driver. Retain pulley covers and fasteners for installation.
Upper Cam Cable Removal
3. Disconnect the stack cable from the floating pulley bracket by removing
the stack Cable bolt using an adjustable wrench and 3/4” wrench. Retain
fasteners for installation.

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4. Disconnect the Cam cable from the left and right cams by removing the E- clip and Clevis Pins using a flat blade
screw driver. Retain fasteners for installation.
5. Remove the cable from the left and right cam redirect pulleys (pulley removal is not required).
6. Remove the upper cam cable from the floating pulley bracket (pulley removal is not required).
7. Remove the upper cam cable from the unit and discard.
Stack Cable Removal
8. Remove the base support pulley using a 3/8” hex key and 3/4” wrench and remove cable from the bracket.
Retain fasteners for installation.

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9. Remove the tower pulley guard cover using a 5/32” hex key. Retain tower guard and fastener for installation.
10. Remove the 5/16” shoulder bolt cable keeper from the lower tower stack pulley using a 5/23” hex key. Retain
hardware for installation.
11. Remove the two upper tower pulleys and cable keepers using a 3/8” hex key and 3/4” wrench. Retain pulleys
and fasteners for installation.
12. Loosen the weight stack cable jam nut using the 3/4” wrench and unscrew the cable bolt. Remove and discard
the stack cable from the unit.