Parts for your 2000 Daihatsu Gran move-Wheel hubs

2000 Daihatsu Gran Move wheel hubs — what they do and when to replace them

Wheel hubs are absolutely relevant and fitted to the 2000 Daihatsu Gran Move (also sold as the Pyzar, G3 series). Technical references including the Daihatsu Gran Move/Pyzar G3 workshop manual (Front Axle and Suspension section), the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue for G30# models, and major bearing catalogues from OEM suppliers (e.g., NSK/NTN/SKF) all list front and rear hub and bearing assemblies for this vehicle. The front hubs carry the drive splines for the CV shafts, while the rears are hub units integrated with the brake assemblies.

On this Gran Move, the wheel hub is the central mount that locates the wheel, supports vehicle load via the bearing, and—up front—transfers engine torque through the CV joint. It also houses the ABS tone ring or encoder where fitted. In normal driving it’s a sealed, low-maintenance part, but as kilometres add up, bearings can wear. Heat, water ingress, pothole hits, or running wheels under- or over-torqued will speed that up.

For routine servicing, it’s smart to have the hubs checked every service interval alongside tyres and brakes. A quick on-hoist inspection can pick up early play or roughness before it turns into a noisy commute or an ABS fault. Many 2000 Gran Moves use sealed hub/bearing units at the front, meaning there’s no repacking—once worn, the unit is replaced. Rear setups vary by market and build code: some use sealed units, while some drum-brake variants house serviceable tapered roller bearings. A technician will confirm by VIN.

When replacement is due, always use quality bearings or complete hub kits and follow factory torque procedures for the axle/hub nut and wheel nuts. Over- or under-tightening shortens bearing life and can trigger ABS light issues if the encoder ring is disturbed. It’s also worth checking: wheel studs and threads, hub face runout (to avoid brake shudder), and seals or dust caps for signs of water ingress.

• Common signs it’s time: humming or growling that rises with road speed, ABS light or erratic speed readings, wobble or play at the wheel when checked at 12 and 6 o’clock, uneven tyre wear, or heat around the hub after a drive.
• Typical lifespan varies with use, but high-kilometre city cars or vehicles that see rough roads benefit from earlier inspection and proactive replacement on the noisy side.

Done properly with the right tools and torque specs, new hubs restore that tidy, quiet Gran Move feel and keep brakes and ABS behaving as they should.

Popular questions about 2000 Daihatsu Gran Move wheel hubs

How can someone tell if a Gran Move hub or bearing is failing?
They’ll usually hear a droning or rumbling that changes with road speed and often gets louder turning one way. On a hoist, any play when rocking the wheel, roughness when spinning by hand, or ABS faults from a damaged encoder are giveaways. Tyre noise can sound similar, so a proper road test and corner-load check helps confirm the side.

Are the front and rear hubs the same on a 2000 Gran Move?
No. The fronts are driven hubs with splines for the CV shafts and commonly come as sealed hub/bearing units. Rears are matched to the brake setup, many are integrated with the drum and may be sealed or use serviceable tapered roller bearings depending on market spec. Parts should be chosen by VIN/build code.

Can the bearing be replaced on its own, or is a full hub needed?
Up front, most Gran Move variants use a sealed hub/bearing unit—so the practical repair is to replace the complete assembly. On certain rear drum setups with tapered rollers, bearings and seals can be serviced individually, but they must be adjusted and greased correctly to avoid premature wear.