Parts for your 1998 Daihatsu Gran move-Cv boots

1998 Daihatsu Gran Move CV boots — purpose, service and maintenance

Technical sources confirm the 1998 Daihatsu Gran Move (also sold as the Pyzar) is fitted with CV boots. The Daihatsu factory service manual’s Front Axle and Drive Shaft section details inboard and outboard CV joints protected by rubber boots on each front driveshaft, and the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue lists “Boot, Front Drive Shaft (Inboard/Outboard)” for this model year. Major aftermarket catalogues also carry boot kits for the Gran Move, further verifying fitment.

On a Gran Move, the CV boots are those ribbed rubber sleeves that seal the constant-velocity joints at either end of each front driveshaft. Their job is simple but vital: keep the special moly grease in, and water, grit and road muck out. When the boots split or the clamps loosen, the grease flings out, contamination gets in, and the CV joint can begin to click on turns or shudder under load — a fast track to an expensive driveshaft or joint replacement.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the CV boots every 10,000–15,000 kilometres or at each oil change. Under the bonnet and with the front end safely supported, turn the steering from lock to lock and look for cracks, splits, grease spray on the inner guards, or loose/broken bands. Pay special attention to the outboard boots near the wheels, as they flex the most. If a boot is only perished or the band has let go but the joint is quiet and clean, a boot-only replacement with fresh moly grease can save the joint. If there’s clicking on full lock, rust-coloured grease, or heavy play, plan for a joint or shaft.

• Always use the correct boot type (inboard vs outboard) and quality stainless bands — cable ties won’t cut it.
• Pack the specified quantity of molybdenum disulphide CV grease, don’t mix greases.
• Torque the hub nut to spec and stake it, a rattle gun alone isn’t a final setting.
• After replacement, recheck for sling or leaks after a short drive.

In Australia and New Zealand, torn CV boots are commonly flagged at roadworthy and WoF checks. Catching a tired boot early on a 1998 Gran Move keeps the driveline quiet, the steering smooth, and the repair bill friendly.

Popular questions about 1998 Daihatsu Gran Move CV boots

How can someone tell if the CV boots on a 1998 Gran Move are failing?
Look for grease splatter on the inner rim, strut or undertray, small cracks in the boot folds, or bands that have walked loose. On the move, a rhythmic clicking on tight turns points to a joint that’s already running contaminated — the boot may have been split for a while.

How often should CV boots be inspected or replaced?
A visual check at every service (around 10,000–15,000 km) is sensible. Boots aren’t a fixed-interval replacement item, they’re replaced on condition. If the rubber is perished, cracked, or leaking, replace the boot and grease straight away to avoid joint damage.

Are universal split boots a good idea for a Gran Move?
They’re a temporary fix at best. A model-specific boot with proper stainless bands and fresh moly grease gives a longer-lasting, OEM-style seal. If the joint has started clicking, a complete CV joint or driveshaft assembly is usually the better call.