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General Motors GMG-857 — Cyclone Type Air Cleaner Element Service

Maintenance

For the General Motors GMG-857, from the General Motors operator's manual.

Applies to: KEM GMG-857, General Motors 5.7L V8 (350 CID) engine

Before you start

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

Procedure

  1. Remove the dust cup and withdraw the element.
  2. On double element type, do not remove the inner element when cleaning the outer element.
  3. Remove inner element only when the outer element is replaced; replace both at the same time.
  4. Clean the inside of the case and dust cup before installation.
  5. Slowly insert the element; if horizontal, install dust cup with direction mark face upward.
  6. Ensure element and dust cup are securely installed.

Full service-parts list: KEM GMG-857 →

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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