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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Summary of Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 22 | $ 23 | $ 75 | $ 121 | $ 211
Electrical Products [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 0 | 1 | 14 | 27 |
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 0 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
Hydraulics [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 9 | 10 | 26 | 44 |
Aerospace [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 0 | (1) | 1 | 3 |
Vehicle [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 2 | 5 | 7 | 22 |
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 11 | $ 1 | $ 20 | $ 5 |

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