MX8 ELITE and AX10 ACTIVE Complete Wear Part Rebuild List


There are several wear parts in the Zodiac MX8 Elite and although it may look challenging, changing out all of the wear parts is actually quite easy. Within a few minutes, you can have your Zodiac MX8 Elite moving again in your pool. Here is a look at the common wear parts for you.



Zodiac MX8/MX6 Track # R0526100:
This is the first thing I look at when I notice the cleaner is not moving or turning well in a pool. The teeth on these tracks wear down over time and it is the teeth that grab the Directional Device and move the cleaner. If the teeth are worn down the MX8 Elite will basically not be able to move.
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Zodiac MX8/MX6 Direction Control Device - Side A R0524700:
If the MX-8 Elite is facing you from the front where the silver logo is, Directional Device A would be on your right side. This is important because these parts are not interchangeable. Over time since the cleaner is constantly moving and then changing direction in the pool, it makes sense that these devices would be a common wear part. Changing these out is easy. There is just one screw holding it to the body and one screw from the outside. If you notice the cleaner going in a tight circle in one direction in the pool that means one of the Directional Devices has failed.
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Zodiac Barracuda MX8 Direction Control Device - Side B R0524800:
Same as Side A but this is the one located to your left if you are facing the front of the MX8 Elite
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Zodiac MX8/MX6 Drive Shaft Assembly # R0525100:
The driveshaft is a critical part of the MX8 Elite. When this part wears down it cannot spin the Directional Device and the cleaner will seem like the Directional Device has failed, but it could just be the Drive Shaft not engaging because it is worn down. If you change a Directional Device and find that it still does not move, check for a worn Drive Shaft.
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Zodiac MX8/MX6 Engine Assembly # R0524900:
The Engine does wear out and you will notice the cleaner moving much slower in the pool, or debris that wouldn’t jam it in the past may now be stopping the cleaner. It is an easy part to change out and will get your cleaner moving at top speed again.
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Zodiac MX8/MX6 Wheel & Engine Bearing # R0527000:
Along with changing the Engine, changing these 2 bearings on the engine is also critical. Whenever I change out an Engine, I change these 2 Bearings as well.
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Zodiac Cyclonic Scrubbing Turbine Kit 2 Pack R0714300:
It is best to change both of the Turbines at the same time. So purchasing the kit is a good idea. This is the one wear part that is often overlooked, but an important part of the cleaner. If the cleaner is moving slowly this may be the reason. These are very easy to change.
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Zodiac Cyclonic Scrubbing Brush, 4/PK  R0714400:
These brushes are clipped into the Turbine and may seem like they are screwed in. But if you simply pinch them near where they go into the turbine you can pull them off.
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Complete Rebuild KIT:
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At some point, of course, you may need a new MX8 Elite but you can keep rebuilding this cleaner for several years and I have one of the original MX8 Cleaners still in operation. It is a matter of if it is worth rebuilding at one point or purchasing a new unit. All of the parts are modular and affordable so I suggest keep rebuilding your MX8 Elite for as long as you can.


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