Accounts Receivable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable sold to financial institutions	$ 50	$ 11

Utilization Of Accounts Receivable, Factoring Under Arrangement

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