Parts for your 1996 Daihatsu Gran move-Cv joint

1996 Daihatsu Gran Move CV Joint — What It Does and How to Look After It

The 1996 Daihatsu Gran Move (G300-series, also sold as the Pyzar) is front‑wheel drive and absolutely uses constant velocity (CV) joints on its front drive shafts. Daihatsu’s G300/G301/G303 workshop manuals identify an outer Rzeppa‑type CV joint and an inner tripod/plunge joint per side, and the Daihatsu electronic parts catalogue, along with major aftermarket catalogues, list complete shafts and CV joint kits for this model. That makes the CV joint very much relevant to the Gran Move’s driveline and regular servicing.

On this tidy little MPV, the outer CV joint lets the front wheels steer while still putting power to the road without vibration, and the inner tripod joint manages “plunge” as the suspension travels and the engine moves on its mounts. Healthy CV joints mean smooth take‑offs, quiet cornering, and no shudder through the wheel or cabin.

For servicing, the big watch‑outs are the rubber boots and the grease inside them. Boots harden and crack with age, once split, grease flings out and road grit gets in, chewing the joint out fast. A quick look during every oil change (about every 10,000 kilometres) is smart: check for splits, weeping grease, or loose clamps. If the boot is only just starting to fail and the joint is still quiet with no play, a new boot and fresh high‑moly CV grease can save the day. If there’s clicking, rumbling or visible wear, it’s time for a joint or complete shaft.

When replacing, it pays to do the job once and do it right:

• Match spline counts and any ABS tone rings to the Gran Move’s hub and gearbox.
• Use quality kits with proper high‑molybdenum CV grease and new clamps.
• Renew the axle nut and any split/cotter pins, torque to the factory spec (often in the 180–220 Nm ballpark—check the manual).
• Ensure the inner joint’s circlip seats with a positive snap, don’t lever against gearbox seals.
• Top up transaxle oil if any was lost during removal, and recheck fasteners after a short road test.

Typical symptoms to watch for include:

• Rhythmic clicking on acceleration while turning (outer CV).
• Shudder on take‑off or vibration under load (inner CV).
• Grease sprayed around the inner guard from a split boot.

Look after the boots and grease, and the Gran Move’s CV joints commonly run well past 200,000 kilometres, even with a boot full of kids and weekend gear.

Popular questions

What grease should be used in a 1996 Daihatsu Gran Move CV joint, and how much?
Use a quality NLGI 2 lithium‑based, molybdenum disulphide (moly) CV joint grease. The exact quantity depends on the joint and the kit, as a guide, outer joints often take around 80–120 g and inner tripod joints about 100–140 g. Always follow the amount supplied or specified in the kit and work the grease evenly through the bearings before clamping the boot.

Can a clicking Gran Move CV joint be saved by replacing just the boot?
If it’s already clicking on turns, the hard surfaces inside the joint are worn. A new boot won’t reverse that damage. At that point, replace the joint or consider a complete shaft if the cost difference is modest. A boot‑only repair is best reserved for intact, quiet joints with boots that have just started to crack.

How long is it safe to drive with a torn CV boot?
Not long. Once the boot splits, grease escapes and grit moves in. Light local trips might be manageable for a short time, but every kilometre adds wear. If the boot has just torn and the joint is still quiet, get it re‑booted promptly, if there’s noise or play, plan on a joint or shaft replacement sooner rather than later.