<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001127602-12-020661.txt : 20120625
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001127602-12-020661
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20111027
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120625
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120625

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SMITH JOHN F JR
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001181670

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14303
		FILM NUMBER:		12923557

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		300 RENAISSANCE CENTER
		STREET 2:		MC 482 C39 B10
		CITY:			DETROIT
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48265-3000

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001062231
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714]
		IRS NUMBER:				383161171
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE DAUCH DRIVE
		CITY:			DETROIT
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48211-1198
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3137583600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE DAUCH DRIVE
		CITY:			DETROIT
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48211-1198
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<TYPE>3/A
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>form3a.xml
<DESCRIPTION>PRIMARY DOCUMENT
<TEXT>
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<?xml version="1.0"?>
<ownershipDocument>

    <schemaVersion>X0205</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>3/A</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2011-10-27</periodOfReport>

    <dateOfOriginalSubmission>2011-11-02</dateOfOriginalSubmission>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0001062231</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>AMERICAN AXLE &amp; MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>AXL</issuerTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001181670</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>SMITH JOHN F JR</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>ONE DAUCH DRIVE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>DETROIT</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MI</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>48211-1198</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>13734</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">These shares were previously reported by the reporting person on a Form 3 filed on  November 2, 2011 and on a Form 4 filed on May 15, 2012. Each report was filed with incorrect  EDGAR codes.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Includes 8,734 shares represented by restricted stock units (RSUs) that will be settled in common stock upon vesting. The RSUs will vest on May 15, 2013. Also includes 5,000 shares beneficially owned by the reporting person.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Laura L. Douglas, Attorney-in-fact</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2012-06-25</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
</ownershipDocument>
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</TEXT>
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<TYPE>EX-99
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>doc1.txt
<DESCRIPTION>MISCELLANEOUS (PUBLIC): CONFIRMING STATEMENT
<TEXT>
CONFIRMING STATEMENT

This statement confirms that the undersigned, John F. Smith, has authorized
and designated Laura L. Douglas to execute and file on the undersigned?s
behalf all Forms 3, 4, and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the
undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission as a result of the undersigned?s ownership of or transactions
in securities of American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. The authority of
Laura L. Douglas under this Statement shall continue until the undersigned
is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4, and 5 with regard to her ownership
of or transactions in securities of American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,
unless earlier revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that Laura
L.Douglas is not assuming any of the undersigned?s responsibilities to comply
with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Dated: June 22, 2012				/s/  Laura L. Douglas

</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
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