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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 7 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2008 Allen Matter [Member] claims	May 31, 2011 Allen Matter [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 United Auto Workers [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Bendix Asbestos Loss Contingency Liability [Member]
Asbestos Related Liabilities Paragraph Details [Abstract]
Insurance Receivables As Value Of Asbestos Claim Historical Percent				39.00%
Insurance Receivable As Value Of Asbestos Claim Projected Percent				33.00%
Loss Contingency Claims [Abstract]
Claims unresolved at the beginning of period	21
Claims resolved during the period	(18)
Claims unresolved at the end of period	3
Allen settlement amount	$ 35
Future liabilities range high	500
Litigation settlement to be paid for remaining claims		23.8
Potential Opeb Increase Due To Adverse Ruling			$ 150