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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Narrative (Details) - Phinia - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Discontinued operation, services | $ 0 | $ 7 | $ 13
Discontinued operation, services provided by disposal group |  | 2 | 3
Discontinued Operations |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Other operating expense, net |  | (31) | (132)
Discontinued Operations | Services |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Other operating expense, net |  | $ 31 | $ 132

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