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Commitments and Contingencies (Warranties) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2015 USD ($)
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Warranty accrual, beginning balance	$ 13,968
Warranties accrued in current period	2,672
Recall costs accrued in current period	583
Expenditures	(3,604)
Warranty accrual, ending balance	13,619
Product Warranty Liability, Long-Term	$ 900
Minimum [Member]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Product Warranty, Range Period	90 days
Maximum [Member]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Product Warranty, Range Period	10 years

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