hahahaha i cant believe this! i think the point trying to be made is that the full name is a contrast spring, but it is shortened to contra spring for multi languages, and its easier!!
OMG i just realised how old thread was! on the topic of clutch n contra springs or whatever you call them. when i take my clutch apart to do the springs whats the best way to do it without getting smacked in the face !
let someone else do it. failing that just dont put your face in the way, i lodged a contra spring retaining nut in my shed ceiling once.