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General Motors — Cyclone Type Air Cleaner Service

Maintenance

From a General Motors operator's manual covering: 181 CID, 3.0L L4, GMG-430, LW6. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: General Motors 3.0L L4 (181 CID) engine

Before you start

  • If left loose, dust will be drawn in and air cleaner will fail to function properly.

Procedure

  1. Remove dust cup and withdraw element. On double element type, do not remove inner element when cleaning outer.
  2. Remove inner element only when outer element is replaced; replace both at same time.
  3. Clean inside of case and dust cup before installation; slowly insert element.
  4. If air cleaner is horizontal, install dust cup so assembling direction mark faces upward.
  5. Ensure element and dust cup are securely installed.

Source: General Motors operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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