Parts for your 1999 Daihatsu Gran move-Wheel hubs

1999 Daihatsu Gran Move Wheel Hubs

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 1999 Daihatsu Gran Move (also known as the Pyzar in some markets). Technical documentation including the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the G3-series Gran Move, workshop manual coverage for the front MacPherson strut knuckle and rear drum assemblies, plus common aftermarket catalogues from bearing manufacturers (e.g., Koyo/NSK/NTN) all list front hub and bearing components and a rear hub/drum with integrated bearings for this model year.

On this Gran Move, the wheel hub sits at the centre of each wheel and provides the mounting face for the wheel, houses the wheel bearing, and—on ABS-equipped variants—carries a tone ring or encoder for the ABS sensor. Up front, the hub and a double-row bearing are pressed into the steering knuckle and support the drive shaft on FWD models. At the rear, most vehicles use a drum brake with an integrated hub and bearing arrangement.

Why it matters? Healthy hubs keep the wheels running true, the tyres wearing evenly, and the car quiet at speed. A crook hub or bearing can lead to hums or growls that rise with road speed, vague steering, ABS faults, or heat around the hub after a drive.

• Common symptoms: humming or rumbling that changes when cornering, play at the wheel when rocked at 12 and 6 o’clock, ABS light with no sensor damage, uneven tyre wear, or steering vibration.
• Service tips: at each service, check for play and roughness, inspect hub seals and ABS rings, and ensure wheel nuts are torqued correctly. Avoid pressure-washing directly at hub seals.

Replacement advice for a 1999 Gran Move: the front hub bearing is a press-fit job—use a quality press kit and support the knuckle correctly to avoid damage. Always fit a new snap ring where specified, and a new axle/hub nut, then torque to the workshop spec and stake if required. For the rear hub/drum units, replace the grease cap and cotter pin (or stake the nut) per the manual, adjust the drum brakes, and recheck free rotation and end float.

Choose reputable bearings (OEM-equivalent like Koyo, NSK, NTN), clean the mating faces, and check ABS sensor clearances on reassembly. After a short shakedown drive, recheck torque and listen for any noise. Done right, fresh hubs and bearings will keep the Gran Move tracking straight and quiet for many more kilometres.

Popular questions about 1999 Daihatsu Gran Move wheel hubs

How do you tell if a Gran Move hub or bearing is failing?

A steady humming or growling that gets louder with speed is the classic giveaway. If the noise shifts when weaving gently at highway speed (load on/off a side), that usually points to the opposite-side bearing. Jack the car safely, spin the wheel and feel for roughness, and check for play by rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock. Heat around the hub after a short drive and an ABS warning with no obvious sensor damage can also indicate a bearing on the way out.

Can the front hub bearing be replaced without changing the whole hub?

Yes—on the Gran Move the front bearing is a press-in type located in the steering knuckle, with the hub flange reused if it passes inspection. You’ll need a press and the right drifts to avoid brinelling the new bearing. Always follow the workshop procedure, fit a new snap ring and axle nut, and torque to spec. If the hub flange is pitted or out-of-round, replace it as a unit with the bearing service.

Do the rear hubs differ on ABS and non-ABS models?

They can. ABS-equipped versions often use a hub or drum with an integrated tone ring or encoder surface. When ordering parts, match by VIN and brake/ABS spec to ensure the correct hub/drum assembly and sensor compatibility. Mixing types can trigger ABS faults or sensor misreads.