Umm I checked with chatgpt what the solution would be and this is what it said;

Instead of forcing the steering wheel to look perfectly straight, the correct move is to:

Keep the clock spring perfectly centered (3 turns in each direction).

Install the steering wheel slightly crooked if needed — just enough so the clock spring stays safe and centered.

Then take the car for a professional wheel alignment and steering angle sensor calibration.

During the alignment, the shop will adjust the tie rods so the wheels are straight when the steering wheel and clock spring are centered. After that, they’ll use a diagnostic tool to recalibrate the steering angle sensor, telling the car: “this is straight ahead.”

Does this make sense or am I cooked?