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Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 14,049 | $ 14,211
Electrical Products [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 5,787 | 5,874
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 5,486 | 5,531
Hydraulics [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 1,383 | 1,404
Aerospace [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 1,038 | 1,045
Vehicle [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 355 | $ 357

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