Pool Vac A-Frame Turbine Bearings Pod Kit for Hayward Pool Vac XL/Navigator Pro

Pool Vac A-Frame Turbine Bearings Pod Kit for Hayward

Complete A-Frame turbine bearings and pod kit restores suction and navigation for Hayward Pool Vac XL and Navigator Pro cleaners; crosses to original Hayward pod assemblies.

Overview

This A-Frame turbine bearings pod kit replaces worn drive pods and bearings that keep your Hayward Pool Vac XL or Navigator Pro tracking correctly across the pool floor. The A-Frame pod assembly transfers turbine rotation into forward motion, and this kit includes fresh bearing sets and pod housings that restore quiet, reliable cleaning cycles. Pool owners and service techs choose this A-Frame kit to eliminate stuck cleaners and uneven coverage without replacing the entire cleaner head.

Built For Performance

• Complete A-Frame pod set with pre-assembled turbine bearings for fast drop-in installation
• Low-friction bearing design reduces drag so the cleaner maintains steady forward speed
• Rigid pod housings resist warping under prolonged chemical and sun exposure
• Turbine engagement teeth mesh precisely with existing Hayward drive shafts to skip slippage
• Reinforced bearing races hold tolerance through thousands of cleaning cycles

Fits These Machines

• for Hayward Pool Vac XL
• for Hayward Navigator Pro
• for Hayward Pool Vac Ultra

On-The-Job Use

• Residential inground pools with dedicated suction lines
• Routine pod replacement during annual pool cleaner service intervals
• Restoring cleaners that stall or fail to climb walls under low-flow conditions
• Commercial motel and community pools running Hayward suction-side automatics daily

Specs At A Glance

Good To Know

Q: Will this kit stop my Navigator Pro from spinning in circles? A: Uneven pod bearing wear is the most common cause of circular tracking, and fresh matched bearings on both A-frame sides typically restore straight-line navigation.

Q: Do these pods require shimming or adjustment after install? A: The A-frame pods seat directly into the existing turbine housing without shims, though confirming even pod contact on a flat surface before submerging the cleaner helps prevent early wear.

Slight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.