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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Changes in Carrying Amount of Service and Product Warranties (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 68 | $ 72
Net provisions for warranties issued during the year | 29 | 22
Amounts incurred | (31) | (27)
Currency translation adjustments and other | 2 | 1
Ending Balance | $ 68 | $ 68

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