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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | $ 264
Acquisitions | 194
Currency impact | (2)
Ending balance | 456
Light Vehicle Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 3
Acquisitions |
Currency impact |
Ending balance | 3
Commercial Vehicle Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 150
Acquisitions |
Currency impact | 3
Ending balance | 153
Off-Highway Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 105
Acquisitions | 194
Currency impact | (5)
Ending balance | 294
Power Technologies Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 6
Acquisitions |
Currency impact |
Ending balance | $ 6

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