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<DESCRIPTION>POWER OF ATTORNEY (PUBLIC): POA
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Exhibit 24
CONFIRMING STATEMENT
This statement confirms that the undersigned, James Frank Voeffray,
has authorized and designated David E. Barnes, Laura L. Douglas and
Tamara Spennachio, 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, Laura L. Douglas and Tamara Spennachio 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, Laura L. Douglas and Tamara Spennachio are not
assuming any of his responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Dated: August 24, 2018			/s/  James Frank Voeffray

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