Noise when I turn the wheel. Clockspring?

2001 DODGE CARAVAN
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOLLEYMEADFAMILY
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When I turn the steering wheel either way left or right it sounds as it a rubber band is stretching what could this be?
May 9, 2010 at 5:25 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Yes, It sounds like you might be hearing noise from the clock spring ribbon underneath the steering wheel in the steering column. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved for replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the clock spring ribbon on your van. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Jul 15, 2021 at 11:03 PM
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