Parts for your 1996 Daihatsu Gran move-Wheel hubs

1996 Daihatsu Gran Move wheel hubs: what they do and how to look after them

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 1996 Daihatsu Gran Move (also known as the Pyzar). Factory literature confirms this: the Daihatsu Gran Move/Pyzar workshop manual for the G3-series (1996 era), the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), and common data sources such as Autodata all list front and rear hub and bearing components for this model. The front end uses a driven hub splined to the CV shaft, with a press-in bearing in the steering knuckle. Rear assemblies on drum-brake models use a hub integrated with the bearing on the rear axle beam, with ABS tone rings specified on ABS-equipped variants.

On this tidy little MPV, the hub’s job is simple but critical: it’s the rotating mount for the wheel, it keeps the bearing preloaded correctly, and—when fitted with ABS—it carries the tone ring so the wheel-speed sensor can read accurately. A sound hub and bearing help the Gran Move track straight, wear tyres evenly, and keep braking and ABS behaviour predictable.

Although the sealed bearings aren’t a regular service item, checking hub condition during routine servicing pays off. A few tell-tales that it’s time to act:

• A low humming or growl that rises with road speed and changes when cornering
• Steering wheel vibration or vague tracking, especially on the motorway
• Play when rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock with the car safely lifted
• ABS light on, or pulsation at low speeds (could be a damaged tone ring)

When replacing front hubs/bearings, use a press and support the knuckle correctly—don’t hammer the new bearing. Renew the snap ring, seals, and the axle/hub nut, and torque to spec from the Daihatsu manual. On ABS cars, match the correct hub or bearing with the proper tone ring tooth count. For the rear, many drum-brake Gran Moves use a hub-with-bearing assembly, it’s often quickest to replace the unit, fit a new split pin, and check drum condition and shoe adjustment while in there.

A few simple habits keep the hubs happy for many kilometres:

• Torque wheel nuts properly and re-check after tyre work
• Avoid pressure-washing directly at hub seals
• Inspect for play/noise at each service and after pothole strikes
• Address uneven tyre wear and alignment issues early

Done right, quality hub and bearing parts will deliver quiet, smooth running and reliable ABS performance on a 1996 Daihatsu Gran Move.

FAQs

Does the 1996 Gran Move use separate front bearings or a full hub assembly?
The front end uses a hub with a press-in bearing housed in the steering knuckle. The bearing is serviced by pressing the old unit out and the new one in, then refitting the hub and a new axle nut. It’s not the later “bolt-on” hub module style found on newer cars.

What noise points to a crook hub or bearing on a Gran Move?
A steady humming or growl that scales with speed is the classic sign. If the sound gets louder when loading one side of the car in a gentle bend, it’s often the opposite side hub/bearing. Roughness when spinning the wheel by hand with the car safely lifted is another giveaway.

Are ABS hubs different on this model?
Yes. ABS-equipped Gran Moves use a hub/bearing with an integrated tone ring (or a ring on the CV), and the tooth count must match the system. Mixing non-ABS and ABS parts—or the wrong tone ring—can trigger the ABS light and upset braking performance.