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Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2010 HR Textron [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Fluid and Power [Member]	Jan. 03, 2009 Fluid and Power [Member]
Discontinued Operations (Textual) [Abstract]
Face value of six-year note			$ 28
Face value of five-year note			30
Gain on repayment of notes received in connection with sale of business unit		52
Net gain on disposal, net of income taxes	8
Cash proceeds from sale of operating unit	$ 376

Gain (loss) after tax expense or benefit, not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group.

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