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Other Income (Expense), Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2022 | Apr. 02, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from sale of product lines, net of cash transferred and transaction costs | $ 0 | $ 26
Pretax gain on sale of product lines | 0 | 13
Gain on sale of product lines, net of tax |  | 10
Disposal group, product lines, revenues |  | 88
Non-U.S. pension benefits | Defined benefit pension plans |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Settlement loss | 10 | $ 0
Settlement loss, after tax | $ 9 |

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