Noise when I turn the wheel. Clockspring?

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 10:25 AM
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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 4:03 PM
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