<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001127602-14-033122.txt : 20141121
<SEC-HEADER>0001127602-14-033122.hdr.sgml : 20141121
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20141121163025
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001127602-14-033122
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20141117
FILED AS OF DATE:		20141121
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20141121

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

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Francis Nigel John
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001626113

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14303
		FILM NUMBER:		141243291

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE DAUCH DRIVE
		CITY:			DETROIT
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48211
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<TYPE>3
<SEQUENCE>1
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<DESCRIPTION>PRIMARY DOCUMENT
<TEXT>
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<ownershipDocument>

    <schemaVersion>X0206</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>3</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2014-11-17</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>1</noSecuritiesOwned>

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

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001626113</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Francis Nigel John</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>ONE DAUCH DRIVE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>DETROIT</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MI</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>48211</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <officerTitle>VP Corporate Planning</officerTitle>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <footnotes></footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Laura L. Douglas, Attorney-in-fact</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2014-11-21</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
</ownershipDocument>
</XML>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-24
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>doc1.txt
<DESCRIPTION>POWER OF ATTORNEY (PUBLIC): CONFIRMING STATEMENT
<TEXT>
Exhibit 24
CONFIRMING STATEMENT
This statement confirms that the undersigned,
Nigel John Francis, has authorized and designated
David E. Barnes and Laura L. Douglas, singly,
to execute and file on the his behalf all Forms
3, 4, and 5 (including any amendments thereto)
that he may be required to file with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission as a result
of the his ownership of or transactions in
securities of American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings, Inc. (AAM). The authority of David E.
Barnes and Laura L. Douglas under this statement
shall continue until the insider is no longer
required to file Forms 3, 4, and 5 with regard
to securities of AAM, unless earlier revoked in
writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that David E.
Barnes and Laura L. Douglas are not assuming any
of his responsibilities to comply with Section 16
 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Dated: November 21, 2014/s/  Nigel John Francis
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
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