Restructuring and Other Charges - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	$ 49	$ 78
Non- cash charges	5	3
Restructuring and related cost allowed to be excluded from the calculation of financial covenant ratios	150
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount		60
European Ride Control Business
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge			7
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	78
Vittaryd Plant Closing
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non- cash charges	3
Restructuring Charges	69
Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	28	70		13
Noncash asset write downs				10
Non- cash charges				4
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	9	6
Noncash asset write downs				3
Engineering Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	7	1
Other Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	4	1
Reduced Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	1
Europe
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	31		120
Non- cash charges	$ 3