Parts for your 2002 Daihatsu Gran move-Centre bearing

2002 Daihatsu Gran Move centre-bearing — does it have one?

Short answer: for the 2002 Daihatsu Gran Move sold in Australia and New Zealand, a tailshaft centre-bearing isn’t used. The Gran Move (G30‑series, also known as Pyzar) is a transverse, front‑wheel‑drive layout, so there’s no rear propeller shaft and therefore no centre support bearing to service.

That call is based on factory technical material and parts catalogues for the G30‑series Gran Move/Pyzar, which show a FWD transaxle with front half‑shafts only, and no propeller shaft or centre support bearing listed. In particular: the Daihatsu factory workshop manual for the G30‑series covers driveshafts/CVs but has no propeller shaft section for AU/NZ models, the Daihatsu electronic parts catalogue (EPC) for local chassis codes lists front axles, CV joints and, where applicable, an intermediate right‑hand driveshaft support bearing, but not a tailshaft centre support, and mainstream aftermarket catalogues in AU/NZ don’t list a tailshaft centre-bearing for Gran Move at all.

Where the confusion creeps in is the terminology. Some FWD cars, including certain Gran Move variants, use an intermediate (right‑hand) driveshaft with a small support bearing bolted to the engine block. That’s not a tailshaft “centre-bearing”, it’s an axle carrier bearing and it only supports the front RH intermediate shaft. If someone’s hearing a droning or vibration and searching “centre-bearing Gran Move,” they might actually need:

• Right‑hand intermediate driveshaft support bearing (if fitted on their specific variant)
• Front CV joints or CV boots
• Engine or transmission mounts
• Front wheel bearings

Got a rare 4WD import? A small number of Japanese‑market Pyzar/Gran Move 4WD models existed. Those use a propeller shaft to the rear and may have a centre support bearing. If the vehicle has a tailshaft running to a rear diff, it’s not the common AU/NZ FWD layout. Check the chassis/VIN details and look underneath for a prop shaft before ordering any “centre-bearing” parts.

Bottom line for the typical 2002 Gran Move in Australia or New Zealand: there’s no tailshaft centre-bearing to replace or maintain. Focus servicing on the front driveline—CV joints and boots, the RH intermediate shaft bearing (if equipped), and front hub bearings—to sort out any noise or vibration.

FAQs

Does a 2002 Daihatsu Gran Move have a centre-bearing?

No for AU/NZ FWD models. The Gran Move uses a front‑wheel‑drive transaxle with no rear propeller shaft, so there’s no tailshaft centre support bearing to service or replace. If it’s a 4WD Japanese import, that’s a different driveline and may use a prop shaft with a centre support.

What part is often mistaken for a centre-bearing on a Gran Move?

The right‑hand intermediate driveshaft support bearing. It sits on a short shaft that equalises the length of the front axles and is bolted to the engine block. It’s not the same as a tailshaft centre-bearing, but worn bushes or a rough bearing here can sound similar to a driveline drone.

How can someone tell if their Gran Move needs a centre-bearing?

If the vehicle is FWD only, it can’t need one—there isn’t a tailshaft. If there’s a propeller shaft running down the centre of the car to a rear differential, then it’s a 4WD variant and a centre support bearing may apply. A quick underbody look and the chassis/VIN details will confirm it.