Parts for your 1997 Daihatsu Gran move-Centre bearing

1997 Daihatsu Gran Move centre-bearing — is it a thing?

Short answer: a traditional prop-shaft centre-bearing isn’t used on the 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move (also known as the Pyzar). This model is front‑wheel drive with a transverse engine and transaxle, so there’s no long, two‑piece tailshaft running down the middle of the car that would need a centre support bearing.

This call is backed by technical references: the factory workshop manual’s drivetrain overview describes a front‑wheel‑drive transaxle with two front drive shafts and no propeller shaft, the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue for Gran Move/Pyzar lists CV axles and, on some specs, a right‑hand intermediate shaft with a small carrier/support bearing, but there’s no propeller‑shaft group or centre support bearing listed, and common aftermarket driveline catalogues don’t list a centre-bearing for this model. All of that points to “not applicable” for a centre-bearing on a 1997 Gran Move.

Why it’s not used comes down to layout. Centre-bearings are there to support a long, two‑piece tailshaft in rear‑wheel drive or 4WD vehicles. The Gran Move sends power straight to the front wheels via short half‑shafts with constant‑velocity (CV) joints, so there’s simply nothing in the middle of the car to support. Where some owners get tripped up is the optional/intermediate right‑hand driveshaft support bearing found on certain FWD setups. That little carrier bearing is mounted off the engine block/subframe to steady the longer shaft. It’s a different part and job to a prop‑shaft centre-bearing, and it’s serviced as part of the axle assembly, not as a tailshaft component.

If someone’s chasing vibrations or droning noises and thinking “centre-bearing”, the smarter play on a Gran Move is to check the usual FWD suspects instead.

• CV joints and boots (inner and outer) for play, torn boots or grease fling.
• Right‑hand intermediate shaft carrier bearing (if fitted) for roughness or movement.
• Engine and gearbox mounts for collapse or excessive movement.
• Front wheel bearings, tyre balance, wheel condition and alignment.

Bottom line: there’s no prop‑shaft centre-bearing to replace on a 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move. If the vehicle has the intermediate shaft carrier bearing and it’s noisy, it’s replaced as a bearing-and-bracket assembly after verifying shaft run‑out and CV condition. Fresh grease, intact boots and correct torque on axle nuts go a long way to a quiet, smooth Gran Move.

Popular questions about 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move centre-bearing

Does a 1997 Gran Move have a centre-bearing?
No. It’s a front‑wheel‑drive vehicle with no propeller shaft, so a prop‑shaft centre support bearing doesn’t apply. Some cars have a right‑hand intermediate (axle) support bearing, which is different to a tailshaft centre-bearing.

What causes vibration at 60–90 km/h if it’s not a centre-bearing?
Common culprits are front CV joints, a worn intermediate shaft carrier bearing (if fitted), wheel/tyre balance, bent rims, front wheel bearings, or tired engine/trans mounts. Start with tyre/wheel checks, then inspect the axles and mounts.

There’s a clunk on turns — could that be the centre-bearing?
Unlikely. A clunk or clicking on full lock usually points to an outer CV joint. A failing intermediate shaft support bearing tends to drone or hum in a straight line rather than click on turns.