PVXH036009 | SW-61-036 | Swimables Cleaner Steering Cam Gear Replacement

The Swimables SW-61-036 is a replacement steering cam gear engineered for Hayward AquaNaut 200, AquaNaut 250, Phoenix, and Poolvergnuegen 2-wheel suction-side pool cleaners, serving as a direct replacement for OEM part number PVXH036009. The steering cam gear is the component responsible for controlling the cleaner's programmatic directional pattern, functioning as an eccentric cam that systematically alternates the cleaner's direction of travel to ensure full, even coverage of pool floors and walls during every cleaning cycle. When the steering cam gear wears out or loses tooth engagement, the cleaner typically gets stuck repeating the same path, circles in one area, or fails to change direction entirely — symptoms commonly misdiagnosed as hose or suction issues. Replacing the SW-61-036 restores proper steering function and full pool coverage quickly and affordably. Important fitment note: this part is specifically for 2-wheel models only and is not compatible with 4-wheel AquaNaut or Poolvergnuegen configurations.

Highlights

• Direct Hayward PVXH036009 Replacement: The SW-61-036 is engineered to match OEM specifications for the steering cam gear position in Hayward AquaNaut 200, AquaNaut 250, Phoenix, and Poolvergnuegen 2-wheel suction-side pool cleaners, providing a precise, drop-in fit during drivetrain service work with no shims, adapters, or modifications required at the gear position.
• Restores Programmatic Directional Steering: The steering cam gear governs the cleaner's directional change pattern by acting as an eccentric cam within the drivetrain, and replacing a worn cam gear eliminates the repetitive path patterns, circling behavior, and stuck movement that develop with cam wear, restoring the systematic full-pool coverage the cleaner was originally designed to deliver.
• 2-Wheel Models Only — Verify Before Ordering: The SW-61-036 is specifically designed for 2-wheel AquaNaut and Poolvergnuegen configurations and is not compatible with 4-wheel models in the same product family, so the cleaner's wheel configuration should always be confirmed before ordering to ensure correct fitment and avoid the wrong part being installed in the gearbox.
• Wear-Resistant Pool-Grade Plastic: Molded from wear-resistant pool-grade plastic engineered to withstand continuous cam rotation, chlorinated pool chemical exposure, and direct debris contact throughout the full pool service season, the SW-61-036 maintains its profile and tooth engagement without deforming or stripping under load over time.
• Affordable Fix for Steering Problems: Replacing only the steering cam gear rather than the full cleaner or the entire drivetrain assembly is one of the quickest, most cost-effective repairs available for AquaNaut and Poolvergnuegen 2-wheel models that have started circling, sticking, or failing to change direction during normal cleaning operation.