How to Remove the Impeller on a Hot Tub Pump

Turn off the hot tub and open its access panel. Disconnect the pump from the spa plumbing. If no unions or quick disconnect fittings exist on the plumbing, use a PVC hacksaw to free the hot tub pump.

Unbolt the bolts placed on the housing of the hot tub pump using a wrench. Pull the housing away from the motor of the hot tub pump to expose the motor shaft, impeller and diffuser.

Unscrew the screws holding the diffuser to the motor using a screwdriver or pliers. Pull the diffuser away from the motor section.

Unscrew the screw seated into the center of the hot tub impeller with a screw driver. Impeller screws can be backwards threaded, so take care not to strip the screw when removing it.

Latch a wrench or pliers onto the hot tub motor's shaft behind the impeller. If the motor shaft behind the impeller is not easily accessible, remove the pump's back casing to gain access to the shaft.

Rotate the impeller off the shaft threads while preventing any movement in the shaft with the wrench or pliers. Pull the impeller off the shaft once its off the shaft threads.