COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 4 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingency, Narco and Bendix Asbestos Related Balances by Balance Sheet Caption [Abstract]
Other current assets	$ 35	$ 77
Insurance recoveries for asbestos related liabilities	466	595
Total assets	501	672
Accrued liabilities	462	461
Asbestos related liabilities	1,131	1,150
Total liabilities	$ 1,593	$ 1,611

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Non-current amounts receivable associated with asbestos insurance claims.

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Amount of loss contingency liability.

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Amount of loss contingency liability expected to be resolved within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of receivable related to a loss contingency accrual. For example, an insurance recovery receivable.

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