Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Rotor Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove rear axle shaft (1). Refer to FRONT AXLE SHAFT BEARING/OIL SEAL .
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 Sensor Rotor From Retainer Ring
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Break with a chisel (1) the thin ground sensor rotor, and it can be removed.

Fig 2: Breaking With Chisel
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