Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for aligning the steerable (front) wheels or hubs of a vehicle with the fixed (rear) wheels or hubs in substantially parallel longitudinal alignment. The steerable wheels are thus set in a straight ahead position for connection of a steering wheel to the steering linkage in the corresponding straight ahead position. Laser devices measure the relative angles of the front and rear wheel hubs as the vehicle or chassis is carried along an assembly line. A computer controlled power wrench then rotates the steering gear to longitudinally align the plane of the steerable hub on one side of the vehicle substantially parallel with the plane of the fixed hub in the same side. The steering wheel is then installed so that both the steering wheel and the steerable wheels are set in the straight ahead position. Additional features are also disclosed.