Financial Information By Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,774	$ 858
Operating income (loss)	74	86
Water & Fluid Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	782	587
Operating income (loss)	75	64
Valves & Controls
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	586
Operating income (loss)	(19)
Technical Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	410	273
Operating income (loss)	53	50
All Other Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(4)	(2)
Operating income (loss)	$ (35)	$ (28)