CLOCKSPRING Centering
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Turn clockspring clockwise until it stops (DO NOT force). Return clockspring 2 3/4 turns counterclockwise until mark on clockspring aligns with steering column cover mark. See Fig 1.