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Restructuring and related cost allowed to be excluded from the calculation of financial covenant ratios.

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The quantified amount of the future effect on cash flows.

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Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring and Other Charges - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions				12 Months Ended
	Jul. 22, 2015 people job	Dec. 08, 2014 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				$ 63	$ 49	$ 78
Non- cash charges				10	5	3
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount			$ 60
Restructuring and related cost allowed to be excluded from the calculation of financial covenant ratios		$ 150		53
Europe
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				22	31
Non- cash charges					3	3
Restructuring Charges						69
Discontinuation of Marzocchi Motor Bike Fork Suspension Business, Mountain Bike Business, and Liquidation of Marzocchi Operations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				29
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated \| job	138
Discontinuation of Marzocchi Motor Bike Fork Suspension Business, Mountain Bike Business, and Liquidation of Marzocchi Operations \| Bologna, Italy
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated \| people	127
Discontinuation of Marzocchi Motor Bike Fork Suspension Business, Mountain Bike Business, and Liquidation of Marzocchi Operations \| North America and Taiwan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated \| people	11
Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				46	28	70
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				11	9	6
Engineering Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				1	7	1
Other Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				1	4	$ 1
Reduced Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost				$ 4	$ 1