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INCOME TAXES - Summary of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Deferred income tax assets: |  |
Accrued expenses and reserves | $ 50 | $ 39
Warranty reserve | 49 | 49
Deferred compensation/employee benefits | 77 | 61
Right-of-use assets | 78 | 74
Pension and postretirement obligations | 16 | 19
Inventory | 49 | 49
Deferred revenue | 84 | 52
Net operating loss carry forwards | 124 | 102
Other | 51 | 37
Gross deferred income tax assets | 578 | 482
Less: Valuation allowance | (58) | (46)
Total deferred income tax assets | 520 | 436
Deferred income tax liabilities: |  |
Property, plant & equipment | 64 | 78
Right-of-use liabilities | 75 | 72
Intangible assets | 610 | 542
Total deferred income tax liabilities | 749 | 692
Net deferred income tax liability | $ 229 | $ 256

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