Restructuring Charges - Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 211	$ 129
Electrical Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	44	12
Electrical Systems and Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	49	29
Hydraulics [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	67	31
Aerospace [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	4	5
Vehicle [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	35	34
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 12	$ 18