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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Schedule of Disaggregation of Sales (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | $ 5,251
Electrical Products [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 1,732
Electrical Products [Member] | United States [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 960
Electrical Products [Member] | Rest of world [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 772
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 1,381
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | United States [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 894
Electrical Systems and Services [Member] | Rest of world [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 487
Hydraulics [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 710
Hydraulics [Member] | United States [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 297
Hydraulics [Member] | Rest of world [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 413
Aerospace [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 458
Aerospace [Member] | Original Equipment Manufacturers [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 264
Aerospace [Member] | Aftermarket, Distribution and End User [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 194
Vehicle [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 893
Vehicle [Member] | Commercial [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 430
Vehicle [Member] | Passenger and Light Duty [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | 463
eMobility [Member] |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Net sales | $ 77

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