Parts for your 2001 Daihatsu Gran move-Cv boots

2001 Daihatsu Gran Move CV boots — what they do and when to service them

CV boots are absolutely fitted to the 2001 Daihatsu Gran Move. Technical sources including the Daihatsu Gran Move/Pyzar (G3-series) workshop manual (Front Axle/Drive Shaft), the Daihatsu Electronic Parts Catalogue, and aftermarket catalogues from driveline specialists (e.g., GKN/Spidan and Febest) all list inner and outer CV boots for the front drive shafts of this model. Being a front-wheel-drive mini-MPV, the Gran Move uses constant velocity (CV) joints on each front axle, with rubber boots to hold grease in and keep grit and water out.

On this vehicle, the outer joint is typically a Rzeppa-type that manages steering angles, while the inner joint is a tripod/DOJ that allows plunge as the suspension moves. The boots are the flexible guardians that stop the premium moly grease from escaping and protect those precision bearings from road grime. When a boot splits, grease flings onto the wheel and strut, and the now-dry joint soon starts clicking on turns or shuddering under load.

As part of routine servicing, it’s wise to inspect the Gran Move’s CV boots every 10,000–15,000 kilometres (or each service interval). Look for hairline cracks, perished rubber, loose or rusted clamps, and any sign of grease mist on the inner rim or chassis. If caught early, a boot-only replacement saves the original joint, if left, the joint can wear and require a full CV or driveshaft replacement.

Replacement and care tips that suit Aussie and Kiwi conditions:

• If the joint is quiet and grease is clean, a reboot (new boot, fresh moly CV grease, new clamps) is typically fine.
• Use quality neoprene or TPE boots and stainless or OE-style ear clamps, avoid generic cable ties.
• Clean the area with mild degreaser, solvents and petrol can harden or crack the new boot.
• Refit with the correct clamp tension and renew any staked hub nuts or split pins, torque fasteners to factory spec.
• In coastal areas or where gravel roads are common, check more often—grit and salt speed up wear.

The Gran Move’s rear end doesn’t use CV boots (torsion beam/solid axle), so attention focuses on the fronts. A split boot will usually fail a WOF or roadworthy, so sorting it early keeps the driveline happy and the inspector off one’s back.

Popular questions about 2001 Daihatsu Gran Move CV boots

How often should the CV boots be replaced?
There’s no fixed replacement age, it’s condition-based. If they’re supple, clean, and leak-free at each service, keep rolling. Many last well past 150,000 km, but Australian heat and New Zealand coastal conditions can age rubber faster, so plan on proactive inspection and replace at the first sign of cracking or grease seep.

Can a CV boot be replaced without removing the driveshaft?
It depends on workshop approach and tooling. Universal stretch boots and cone tools can do the job in-car for the outer joint, but OE-style boots usually mean driveshaft removal for proper cleaning, regreasing, and clamp fitment. For durability, most techs prefer the shaft on the bench.

What grease and clamps should be used?
Use high-quality molybdenum disulphide (moly) CV joint grease supplied with the kit or equivalent to OE spec. For clamps, go OE-style crimp/ear clamps or stainless band clamps, they maintain tension and seal far better than zip ties, especially with heat cycles.