Basis of Presentation and Accounting Pronouncements (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Accumulated Earnings
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement
Adoption of ASU No. 2018-02	$ 38
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement
Adoption of ASU No. 2018-02	$ (38)

Amount of increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) for reclassification to retained earnings of tax effect from remeasurement of deferred tax pursuant to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

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