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Organization and Basis of Presentation Effect of New Accounting Standards (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2015
Effect of New Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Quantitative Effect of New Accounting Standard - Debt Issuance Costs	$ 15.5axl_QuantitativeEffectofNewAccountingStandardDebtIssuanceCosts

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Amount relating to adoption of new debt issuance costs accounting standards update (ASU), that will decrease other deferred assets and decrease long term debt.

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