Install the handle part on the left of the steering wheel

No alignment needed unless replacing suspension/ steering components

look at the tie rod ends its the rod that goes from the steering rack to the bracket behind the wheel

Here is a diagram for your belts the power steering belt is the one that broke the tensioner will need to be loosened to install a new belt. depending on your mechanical ability you should be able to handle this job. hope this helps

steering wheel column

if the wheels are pointed to the left than turn the steering wheel gently to the left. If there is to much pressure on the steering wheel position lock it will make it difficult to turn the key. Taking the pressure off the lock by steering the wheel into the direction of the turn will help take the pressure off. If that is the problem the key should turn. If the key still doesn't turn than there is a problem with the lock cylinder.

With the key removed from the lock cylinder you can tap on the lock cylinder with the handle end of a screw driver. After a couple taps try turning the key again. Repeat a couple of times. If the key turns after trying this than the lock cylinder needs to be replaced ASAP.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

forget about dealers-go to a specialist--cause it cud be a number of things-they use a computer rack that diagnoses the problem

U will have to pull the cable end using a plier at the broken handle under the steering and pop the hood. replacing the hole cable assembly is the next solution.

the wheel allingment way be incorect... also when cars are transported they sometimes put a spacer between in the springs so that the car does not bottom out on the trailer, if one has been left in accidently it will cause some problems with steering and handling etc...

Ford Taurus/Sable 1996-1999 Repair Guide
Steering Wheel
Removal & Instalation



Fig. 1: Remove the access covers for the air bag module retaining bolts



Fig. 2: Remove the air bag retaining bolts and...



Fig. 3: Carefully remove the air bag from the steering wheel to access the wiring connectors



Fig. 4: Detach the connectors...



Fig. 5: ... from the air bag module



Fig. 6: Remove the center bolt from the steering wheel



Fig. 7: Install a suitable puller and tighten the forcing screw to...



Fig. 8: ... remove the steering wheel

CONTINUE...

TRY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT/RIGHT WHILE PUSHING IN THE KEY AND TURNING IT ON