Re-centering clockspring 2009 Subaru legacy

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My horn no longer works, the steering radio controls no longer work, my airbag light is on. I have a bad clockspring. The dealer wants $650 to install new. I found a complete steering column with clockspring included for $65 locally
The used clockspring in the junkyard steering column is not centered so I have no idea how off center it is. I have removed it from the steering column and am ready to start the re-centering procedure
Printed on the clockspring is a procedure for re-centering, to me these instructions are confusing so I'm posting here to get some help understanding how to accomplish this re-centering procedure. Below is a picture of the clockspring and the instructions printed on it.

I've read posts of people saying they have damaged the clockspring by over rotating it. I don't want to do that, supposedly the internals of these clockspring components are delicate.

Solar Mike · Accepted Answer

So, those printed instructions say turn 3.25 turns to the right from the left zero position.
That should match with you having the front wheels pointed directly ahead.
Do not force against the left zero position, this should rotate easily and just "feel" the stop.

Re-centering clockspring 2009 Subaru legacy

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