How important are CV Joint and CV Joint Boot for preventing contamination, and what steps should be taken to inspect their condition for diesel engines on 2006 Volvo S40?

Driveshaft rubber gaiters have been found to guard contamination of CV joints, thus should be periodically washed. Having the vehicle up raise, examine outer and inner gaiters where they split, have cracks or loose clips. Renew damaged gaiters. Rotary joint wear, rotary wheels and driveshaft; any movement is due to joint, spline or nut wear.

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2006 Volvo S40 Boots Part Number: 31256012
$130.37 MSRP: $195.89
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- Other Name: Bellows Kit; CV Joint Boot; Boots
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31256012
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- 2.4i, i | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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2006 Volvo S40 Boots Part Number: 31256014
$157.12 MSRP: $185.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bellows Kit; CV Joint Boot; Boots
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31256014
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2006 Volvo S40 Repair Kit Part Number: 31256016
$130.37 MSRP: $195.89
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bellows Kit 2508; CV Joint Boot; Boots, Repair Kit
- Replaced by: 31256406
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 31256016
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Volvo S40 Submodels:
- T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

2006 Volvo S40 CV Joint Boot Parts and Q&A

Q: How important are CV Joint and CV Joint Boot for preventing contamination, and what steps should be taken to inspect their condition for diesel engines on 2006 Volvo S40?
A: Driveshaft rubber gaiters have been found to guard contamination of CV joints, thus should be periodically washed. Having the vehicle up raise, examine outer and inner gaiters where they split, have cracks or loose clips. Renew damaged gaiters. Rotary joint wear, rotary wheels and driveshaft; any movement is due to joint, spline or nut wear.