Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Service cost $ 11 $ 12 $ 23 $ 23
Interest cost 10 11 20 21
Expected return on assets (18) (17) (36) (34)
Amortization of prior service credit (1) (2) (3) (4)
Curtailment gain 0 (3) 0 (3)
Settlement loss 2 0 4 1
Total net periodic benefit cost 4 1 8 4
Other Postretirement Benefits        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Service cost 0 0 0 0
Interest cost 0 0 0 0
Expected return on assets 0 0 0 0
Amortization of prior service credit (1) (1) (2) (2)
Curtailment gain 0 0 0 0
Settlement loss 0 0 0 0
Total net periodic benefit cost $ (1) $ (1) $ (2) $ (2)