Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove rear axle shaft (1), refer to REMOVAL , Rear Axle Shaft And Wheel Bearing.
In order to remove sensor rotor (3) from retainer ring (2), grind with a grinder one part "A" of the sensor rotor (3) as illustrated till it becomes thin.
CAUTION:
- Cover vinyl sheet or the like (4) over wheel bearing so that fine grains from grinding will not enter there.
- Be careful not to go so far as to grind the retainer ring (2).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor (1 Of 2)
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Break with a chisel (1) the thin ground sensor rotor, and it can be removed.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.