2005 Ram 1500 Grinding noise in steering wheel - Clock Spring?

[Trainingdragon]

Lately Ive been hearing an odd grinding noise (kind of like a duck quacking) when I turn my steering wheel. From what I've read its probably the Clock Spring. I only have 56k miles but the truck is 21 years old and sits outside so I guess anything is possible. I've been trying to nail down a part number but having some issues. I found this part # "Clock Spring - Mopar (56049795AE)" but when I put in my truck options (Lararmie Package) it says it's not the correct part and I can't seem to find a valid part #. Maybe it's a glitch and its the correct #? Anyone have any thoughts or have the actual part # for it and any advice on this item. I also read a different post about having to do a steering angle position reset with OBD after replacing but that was for a newer model. I wonder if the 05's need that to be done????

 

[Slinge]

Benny...a member here with @Allmoparparts will know the part number

 

[RamDiver]

Does the noise sound like it's emanating from behind the steering wheel horn assembly?

The steering linkage connecting to the steering box is a standard point of failure on our trucks.
Look for it in the engine compartment.

@AllMoparParts.com is Benny's PM address. I don't know if the PM system cares about capitalization.

Send Benny a PM with the truck VIN to request a quote for the clockspring.

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