Restructuring and Other Charges - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012 European Ride Control Business	Dec. 31, 2013 Facility Closing [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Vittaryd Plant Closing	Dec. 31, 2012 Vittaryd Plant Closing	Dec. 31, 2013 Cost of Sales	Dec. 31, 2012 Cost of Sales	Dec. 31, 2011 Cost of Sales	Dec. 31, 2013 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Dec. 31, 2012 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	Dec. 31, 2013 Engineering Expense	Dec. 31, 2013 Other Expense	Dec. 31, 2013 Europe
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs	$ 78					$ 70	$ 13	$ 8	$ 6		$ 1	$ 1
Noncash asset write downs							10			3
Non- cash charges	3			3	4		4
Restructuring and related cost allowed to be excluded from the calculation of financial covenant ratios	80
Non-cash impairment charge		7
Restructuring Charges			$ 78	$ 69									$ 60