Kickstart ratchet pinion and kickstart spring alignment for tension question

[Gas Gassin]

Hi y'all, I'd really appreciate some advice on this. I am replacing the kickstart ratchet pinion and kickstart spring on my 2002 EC 300. I have a question on kickstart ratchet pinion and kickstart spring alignment to get the proper tension from kickstart spring. Can someone tell me the placement of the kickstart ratchet pinion when placing the ratchet lever between the plate and the case and the kickstart spring should be to start in relation to the location of the spring arm starting location? I put a picture of how the spring was when it was pulled free from the hole and it was at rest free. Is this the position it should when the kickstart ratchet pinion lever is between the plate and the case?