DETROIT, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) will debut its expanded AAM Axle Components Catalog at the 2009 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 3-5, 2009.

AAM's 860 10-bolt rear axle components for light trucks and 950 14-bolt rear axle components for van applications are now featured in the catalog, which also includes a full range of front and rear axle components and kits. The publication is organized by axle assembly size. Cutaway views of the axles show the corresponding parts list and application data to assist customers in determining which parts will best suit their needs. The components are available through a network of North American distributors. Visit www.aam.com/aftermarket for a complete listing of distributors.

At the expo, AAM will display a variety of industry-leading driveline system components representative of AAM's complete product offering. "The AAPEX show provides a global stage to showcase our product technologies designed to meet the diverse needs of AAM aftermarket customers," said AAM's Aftermarket Manager Bill Sheehan. "I encourage all of the expo attendees to visit Booth #1661 to experience the advantages of AAM's expanded list of O.E. Quality components designed for the replacement parts marketplace."

Copies of AAM's new Axle Components Catalog will be available November 3, 2009 by calling 1-866-865-6312.

AAM is a world leader in the manufacture, engineering, design and validation of driveline and drivetrain systems and related components and modules, chassis systems and metal-formed products for trucks, sport utility vehicles, passenger cars and crossover utility vehicles. In addition to locations in the United States (Michigan, New York, Ohio and Indiana), AAM also has offices or facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

    For more information...

    Christopher M. Son                        David Tworek
    Director, Investor Relations and          Manager, Communications
     Corporate Communications                 (313) 758-4883
    (313) 758-4814                            david.tworek@aam.com
    chris.son@aam.com

Or visit the AAM website at www.aam.com.

SOURCE American Axle & Manufacturing