Well I needed to replace the front wheel bearing. I did this and the abs traction lights were on. I knew something was wrong and read up on it and realized the wheel bearing has the abs sensor ring in it.

For my civic the axle has the abs ring on it so I was a bit confused at first.

I took it apart thinking I can press it out but I dont think I can without ruining the bearing. Is there a way to press the bearing out without ruining it. The knuckle covers the outer race.

 

If you have the correct size spacer for the press, or whatever you use, it should be reusable as all the pressure will be on the outer race.

 

the outer race is not even visible from the side you press the bearing out the hub is covering it

 

You don't have any choice, just use the press adapter that is slightly smaller than the spindle lip, slow and easy and there should be no problem.