On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. Visit Dauch.com

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.

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Dismounting and mounting of wheelside joints Learn how to disassemble a wheelside joint with the help of our joint puller. Handling is safe and simple.
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Dismounting and mounting of AAR-joint Learn how to disassemble and assemble a tripod plunging joint and get to know some special tools needed for professional and time saving repair.
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Dismounting and mounting of TPE-boot Learn how to fit TPE boots with stainless steel clamps. Pay special attention to the torque of 23-30 Nm for tightening.
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Dismounting and mounting of Flexboot Learn how to mount a rubber boot easily with the help of a GKN Automotive cone.
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Dismounting and mounting of VL joint Learn how to disassemble and assemble the disc version of the popular VL joint.

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