Parts for your 1999 Daihatsu Gran move-Centre bearing

1999 Daihatsu Gran Move centre bearing — is it even fitted?

Short answer: no, the 1999 Daihatsu Gran Move (also sold as the Pyzar) doesn’t use a tailshaft centre-bearing. Technical sources for this model specify a transverse engine with a front-wheel-drive transaxle, so there’s no propeller shaft running down the car to the rear — and without a prop shaft, a centre support bearing isn’t part of the design.

Why isn’t a centre-bearing used here? Centre-bearings are fitted to rear‑wheel‑drive or all‑wheel‑drive vehicles that run a long, two‑piece tailshaft. The bearing sits mid‑way to support that shaft and keep vibration in check. The Gran Move’s drivetrain sends power straight to the front wheels via two short driveshafts (CV shafts), so there’s nothing long enough to need a mid‑span support. That’s by design and spelled out in the factory literature for the model year.

If someone’s mentioned a “centre bearing” on a Gran Move, chances are they’re mixing terms. On some front‑drive layouts, there’s an engine‑mounted intermediate shaft with a carrier bearing on the right‑hand side, but the Gran Move’s driveline is documented as a straightforward FWD setup with no tailshaft centre support. Common driveline noises on these cars more often trace back to worn CV joints, a noisy wheel bearing, or a tired engine/gearbox mount rather than any centre-bearing that simply isn’t there.

Chasing a vibration that sounds like a dud centre-bearing? A sensible service approach on a Gran Move is to check:

• CV shafts: split boots, play in the joints, clicking on full lock
• Front hub bearings: humming that changes with road speed and steering load
• Engine and trans mounts: excessive movement or perished rubber
• Tyre balance and condition: flat spots, uneven wear, out-of-balance wheels

Technical references consulted for the 1999 Gran Move/Pyzar indicate a FWD transaxle and no propeller shaft or centre support bearing assembly listed:

• Daihatsu Gran Move/Pyzar Workshop Manual (Drivetrain section, model G3#) — FWD transaxle, no prop shaft
• Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for G3‑series — no listing for propeller shaft or centre support bearing
• Model specifications/new‑car features for Pyzar/Gran Move — front‑wheel drive layout only

Popular questions

Does a 1999 Daihatsu Gran Move have a centre-bearing?
No. It’s a front‑wheel‑drive setup with a transaxle and two CV shafts, so there’s no tailshaft and no centre support bearing in the driveline.

What are people referring to if they say “centre-bearing” on a Gran Move?
They’re usually thinking of a rear‑drive car’s tailshaft centre support bearing. On a Gran Move, noises they’re chasing are more likely from a CV joint, a front hub bearing, or a tired mount — parts that do exist on this model.

What should be checked if there’s a vibration like a failed centre-bearing?
Start with the easy wins: wheel balance and tyre condition. Then inspect CV shafts and boots, front hub bearings, and engine/trans mounts. These are the typical culprits on this FWD Daihatsu.