Non-debtor Entity Intercompany Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule of Non-debtor Entity Intercompany Balances [Line Items]
Non-Debtor Intercompany Receivables From Debtor Entities	$ 146.2	$ 119.1
Non-Debtor Intercompany Payables to Debtor Entities	$ 115.6	$ 112.9

Schedule of Non-debtor Entity Intercompany Balances [Line Items]

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