# Service bulletin PIP5097

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10112896
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-15
- Manufacturer's number: PIP5097
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-03\-06
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the following steps to correct a moan noise from the rear axle during cold turning maneuvers. This noise might start to be noticed as the vehicle accumulates over 3000 miles. The technician is to perform the following steps. 1. With original lube in axle, conduct Freeway Speeds for 10 miles to warm up lube. 2. Immediately drain original lube and refill with fresh lube. 3. In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at \(5\-10 mph\). 4. . In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at \(5\-10 mph\). 5. Perform 4 Figure 8?s at \(5\-10 mph\). 6. Freeway Speeds for 20 miles until operating temperature is achieved. 7. In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at \(5\-10 mph\). 8. In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at \(5\-10 mph\). 9. Perform 4 Figure 8?s at \(5\-10 mph\). 10. Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube. 11. Perform Steps 3 thru 9 again. 12. Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube. Proceed with steps 2 through 9 two times, for a total of 3 drain and fill procedures. This should only be done for a moan noise from the rear axle during cold start turning maneuvers. During regular maintenance the fluid only needs to be changed one time.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10112896-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PI0281L](/bulletins/11019516.md), 2025-06-12, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. This preliminary informational \(PI\) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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- [PIC5643F](/bulletins/10246970.md), 2023-12-11, Service bulletin: STEERING. Electronic Power Steering
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