Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2012	Jun. 02, 2011	May 31, 2012	Jun. 02, 2011	Sep. 01, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 502	$ 528	$ 1,591	$ 1,494
Property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale	$ 32		$ 32		$ 35