Parts for your 2001 Daihatsu Gran move-Cv joint

2001 Daihatsu Gran Move CV joint – what it does and how to look after it

Yes, a CV joint is absolutely used on the 2001 Daihatsu Gran Move. Factory technical references confirm it: the Daihatsu Gran Move/Pyzar workshop manual (Chassis: Front Axle/Driveshaft section, late-1990s to 2002 editions) specifies front driveshafts with an inner tripod-type CV joint and an outer Rzeppa-type CV joint, and the Daihatsu electronic parts catalogue lists “joint assy, front drive shaft” along with outer/inner boot kits and clamps for the 2001 model year. Being a front-wheel-drive transaxle layout, the Gran Move relies on CV joints to transmit torque while the front suspension steers and moves through its travel.

The job of the CV joint is to keep power delivery smooth at a constant speed regardless of steering angle or bump movement. Outer joints handle the steering angle at the hub, inner joints manage plunge (in-and-out movement) as the suspension compresses and extends. When they’re healthy and packed with the right moly CV grease, take-offs are tidy, tight turns are quiet, and there’s no vibration through the floor or steering wheel.

As part of routine servicing, it pays to check the CV boots every 10,000–15,000 kilometres. Look for splits, perished rubber, loose clamps, or grease flung around the inner guard or wheel. Catching a torn boot early often saves the joint: clean it thoroughly, repack with the specified molybdenum-disulphide CV grease, and fit new clamps. If water and grit have been in there for a while, replacing the joint (or the complete shaft) is the better call.

• Clicking or ticking on full lock when accelerating typically points to a worn outer CV joint.
• Shudder or vibration on acceleration that eases when coasting often indicates an inner CV issue.
• Grease spatter around the wheel or under the guard means a boot or clamp has failed.

When replacing, use new boot clamps and a new hub nut, and torque the hub nut correctly with the vehicle on the ground. Keep the ABS tone ring and sensor clean and undamaged. Many workshops fit a complete exchange driveshaft because it’s time-efficient and refreshes both joints at once, a single joint kit is fine if the shaft splines are good and only one joint is worn. Either way, quality grease and careful sealing make all the difference to long life on Aussie and Kiwi roads.

Popular questions about 2001 Daihatsu Gran Move CV joints

How long do CV joints last on a 2001 Daihatsu Gran Move?
With intact boots and quality grease, it’s common to see 150,000–250,000 kilometres. Heat, gravel, and frequent full-lock manoeuvres can shorten that. Regular boot inspections at service time are the best insurance for long life.

Can a torn CV boot be repaired, or does the whole joint need replacing?
If the tear is caught early and there’s no clicking or rusty, gritty grease, a new boot and fresh moly CV grease usually sorts it. If the joint clicks, binds, or shows pitting, it’s time for a replacement joint or complete shaft.

Is it better to replace the whole driveshaft rather than just the CV joint?
Replacing the complete shaft is often quicker and cost-effective, renewing both inner and outer joints and their boots. If only the outer is worn and the rest is healthy, a quality joint kit is perfectly acceptable.