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Old 04-03-2008 | 09:37 AM
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ORIGINAL: davepjr71

It is very easy to do and the best way to learn is to do it yourself.Get either a portable press or a bench press. I use this press along with a bow vice.

http://www.bowhunterssuperstore.com/bowmaster-portable-press-p-1068.html

http://www.bowhunterssuperstore.com/american-archery-products-universal-bowvise-p-33.html

Sit down and carefully look how each cable and string is run. Take out the limb bolts 3-4 turns to relieve pressure onthe limbs. Follow the instructions with the press. Watch how you remove each cable and string. Instead of taking all of them off replace 1 at a time so that you do not get mixed up on anything. Measure the cable/string you removed and then measure the new one. If you have the OEM length for the cable or string add or remove turns to both ends of the cables/string to get it to proper length. Install the new cable/string the same way as you removed the old one.

Make sure that all cables/strings are on the cam properly and slowly let out the press. Turn the limb bolts in the whole way and measure your ATA to ensure that it is within specs.If the ATA is long you will have to press the bow again and add turns to the string. Once ATA is correct you need to look at cam timing or positioning depending on the bow you have. If the cam timing is off you will need to adjust the cables or string as necessary. After that check the ATA again to ensure that it iscorrect. If not, adjust the string again. Go through checking the ATA and cam timings again. This is the abridged version and once you start doing it yourself you will understand everything I am saying.
Good advice. That's just how I changed mine last night which was the first one I'd done myself. Ifthe bow hasan idler wheel, you'll have totwist theharness yokes to take out any lean.

Another thing that helps if it's your first time is to take pictures before you take the string off.
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