Can you replace pool pump bearings?
When your neighbors start complaining about your screeching pump, it’s a good sign that the bearings in your pool pump motor have failed and it’s time to either replace the motor or replace the bearings in the motor. With the right tools, you can replace these bearings yourself.
What are motor bearings in my Hayward Super pump?
Once you have removed the electric motors armature you will see two ball bearings on each end of the motor shaft. The Hayward Super Pump uses two 6203 bearings.
How to replace Seal on Hayward pool pump?
Go to and click seal replacement for general instructions on seal removal (which is removing wet end of pump). 2) Take motor apart. It is good to put pencil mark on the front end bell, middle and back end bell of the motor exterior housing. This will help to re-align when re-assembling motor.
What kind of bearings do pump motors use?
Ball bearings have double non-contact seals with high temperature lubricant. They will provide quiet long life performance, with minimal vibration. It is easy to tell when your pump motor bearings are going bad. The motor will be making a loud noise.
When do I need to change the bearings in my Super pump?
If you super pump is starting to make a grinding or a screeching noise you may need to change your super pumps bearings. The bearings inside of the super pump can not be oiled or greased. If your pump is making those noises you will need to take the motor apart and replace the bearings.
What kind of bearing do I need for Hayward pump?
The kit does not include the 6201Z 2.89C.3 which is used on some PowerFlo Sp1580 (48 frame) series motors. If you have your motor apart, then the part number should be stamped on the bearing. When your motor makes a loud noise, sometimes very shrill, it is because the motor shaft bearings are bad.
What are the features of a Hayward pool pump?
The Super Pump has all the quality features you expect from Hayward. Designed for in-ground pools and spas of all types and sizes, Super Pump features a large see-through strainer cover, a super-size debris basket, and an exclusive service-ease design for extra convenience.
Go to and click seal replacement for general instructions on seal removal (which is removing wet end of pump). 2) Take motor apart. It is good to put pencil mark on the front end bell, middle and back end bell of the motor exterior housing. This will help to re-align when re-assembling motor.
Ball bearings have double non-contact seals with high temperature lubricant. They will provide quiet long life performance, with minimal vibration. It is easy to tell when your pump motor bearings are going bad. The motor will be making a loud noise.
