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Subsequent Event (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 13, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Business divestitures, net of cash divested |  | $ 2,202 | $ 220 | $ 32
Subsequent Event [Member] | Power Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from divestitures | $ 13,200 |  |  |
Business divestitures, net of cash divested | $ 11,400 |  |  |

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