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Classification of Recoverable Customer Engineering, Development and Tooling Costs Related to Long-term Supply Agreements (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 28, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Pre Production Costs Related to Long Term Supply Arrangements [Line Items] |  |
Current | $ 155.1 | $ 141.8
Long-term | 51.4 | 55.0
Recoverable customer engineering, development and tooling | $ 206.5 | $ 196.8

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