v3.7.0.1

Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2017 | Oct. 31, 2016
General Cross indemnifications |  |
Receivable | $ 1,300 |
Changes in aggregated product warranty liabilities |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 497 |
Accruals for warranties issued | 167 |
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates) | (6) |
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) | (159) |
Balance at end of period | 499 |
Cross-Indemnifications |  |
General Cross indemnifications |  |
Receivable | 54 |
Payable | 42 |
Former Parent Company | Cross-Indemnifications |  |
General Cross indemnifications |  |
Receivable |  | $ 56
Payable |  | $ 41
Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Unconsolidated |  |
General Cross indemnifications |  |
Receivable | 108 |
Tax Indemnification | Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Unconsolidated |  |
General Cross indemnifications |  |
Receivable | $ 127 |

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