Starter spring

[western77]

I broke a starter spring and would like to know the right way to install a new one. I have the drive on the starter shaft and one side of the new spring bolted to it. I put the key on the shaft and slid the small piece on the shaft and onto the key. Now I need to rotate the small piece to attach the other end of the spring but which way do I go? Do I wind the spring tighter or go the other way ? Thanks JB