DETROIT, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With a focus
on efficiency and passenger comfort, American Axle &
Manufacturing has developed a new Independent Rear Drive Axle
(IRDA) for GM's full-size SUVs including the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe,
Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon Denali and Cadillac
Escalade.
AAM and GM worked together to replace the prior generation rear
beam axle with a newly designed 3-mount independent rear drive axle
module. The new design features a light-weight aluminum carrier
housing and a low-offset hypoid gearset to provide improved
efficiency and industry leading noise, vibration and harshness
performance.
"AAM and GM partnered to develop a new axle that is incredibly
efficient and increases passenger comfort while still maintaining
vehicle performance," said David C.
Dauch, AAM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Developed
and tested at our Advanced Technology and Development Center in
Detroit, this system provides
top-notch performance coupled with unparalleled durability."
Offered in a 9.5-inch or 9.76-inch, the IRDA comes standard with
a mechanical limited slip differential, providing enhanced traction
and trailering performance up to 8,400 pounds.
AAM also supplies front and rear axles for GM's full size,
light-duty and heavy-duty pickup trucks. The company was recently
named a GM Supplier of the Year for the fourth consecutive
year.
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) delivers POWER that moves the world. As a
leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, AAM designs, engineers
and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies that are
making the next generation of vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and
more efficient. Headquartered in Detroit, AAM has approximately 20,000
associates operating at nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries to
support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus
on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership. To
learn more, visit aam.com.
Media Contact:
Andrea Knapp
andrea.knapp@aam.com
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