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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 | Jun. 28, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Pre Production Costs Related to Long Term Supply Arrangements [Line Items] |  |
Recoverable customer E&D and tooling | $ 173.2 | $ 187.1
Other Current Assets |  |
Pre Production Costs Related to Long Term Supply Arrangements [Line Items] |  |
Recoverable customer E&D and tooling | 131.3 | 134.2
Other Long-term Assets |  |
Pre Production Costs Related to Long Term Supply Arrangements [Line Items] |  |
Recoverable customer E&D and tooling | $ 41.9 | $ 52.9

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