I was backing up with my 2002 dodge stratus and was turning the wheel and heard

Did you find out what a clock spring is and why your car has one??

Yes I did and thank you for the information on it. I have one ordered and it looks pretty simple to change.

Yeah it ain't bad at all just disconnect battery negative cable before starting work .. Be careful to get the clock spring centered and do not rotate it before the steering wheel is put back on!! .. Search YouTube for how to vid, it can't hurt!