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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
	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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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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