Section 12 (Air Bag Restraint System): Adjustments: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If fixing screws were not used during clockspring removal or clockspring was rotated during removal, turn clockspring clockwise until resistance is detectable. Turn clockspring counterclockwise 2-2.5 turns until fixing screws can be unscrewed holding clockspring in this position.