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

This Pool Vac A-Frame Turbine Bearings Pod Kit is a replacement turbine bearing and pod assembly compatible with Hayward Pool Vac XL and Navigator Pro pool cleaners.

Product Overview

The A-Frame Turbine Bearings Pod Kit restores the water-driven turbine action in Hayward Pool Vac XL and Navigator Pro suction-side cleaners. This bearings pod replaces worn or noisy A-frame components that cause erratic movement and reduced vacuum performance. Designed for do-it-yourself pool owners, the A-Frame Turbine Bearings Pod Kit delivers factory-fit restoration.

Key Features & Performance

• Direct replacement for the A-frame turbine assembly in Hayward XL and Navigator Pro models
• Includes bearings already pressed into the pod for plug-and-play installation
• Eliminates squealing, rattling, and hesitation caused by worn turbine bearings
• Restores factory water flow and full cleaner traction on pool floors, walls, and steps
• Durable polymer pod resists chemical erosion from pool sanitizers and pH fluctuations

Fitment & Compatibility

• Hayward Pool Vac XL (suction-side cleaner, all years with A-frame turbine)
• Hayward Navigator Pro (all model years using A-frame bearing pod)
• Also fits select AquaVac models that utilize the same turbine pod — verify part visually

Common Uses

• Overhauling the turbine drive in an aging Pool Vac XL to regain full coverage patterns
• Servicing a Navigator Pro that moves slowly or stops randomly during cleaning cycles
• Preventive maintenance during seasonal pool opening to avoid mid-season failures
• Replacing a pod damaged by debris ingestion or chemical brittleness

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to replace the entire turbine or just the bearings pod? A: This pod kit includes the A-frame with bearings; if your turbine blades are intact and undamaged, replacing this pod is usually sufficient to restore smooth operation.

Q: Is this kit compatible with the standard Hayward Navigator (non-Pro)? A: The kit is designed for Pool Vac XL and Navigator Pro models. Some standard Navigator versions use a different turbine assembly, so confirm your cleaner’s turbine pod shape before ordering.

Product appearance and specifications may vary slightly by batch. Compatibility may vary by serial number. Verify fitment before purchase.