Nut came off from the thread end with no issue. It's literally the smooth bolt through the wheel carrier where it is stuck. I previously confirmed that the entire bolt turns with the impact wrench.
If the bolt turns, all you should need some pressure to push it out while you hit it with the impact. The problem you're having now is that while the impact turns it, there's no pressure to pull it out. Actually the impact is probably applying force that keeps it in. You need pressure from the other side to push it out. Maybe this tool will help. It may even push it out without the impact.
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2002 Boxster Base - Arctic Silver - Tiptronic
2010 Subaru Forester
1980 Ford C-8000 Custom Cab Emergency-One Fire Truck
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That would help if the nut is stuck on the bolt and the bolt free-spins in the housing. He has the opposite problem. The nut is off. The bolt is stuck in the housing. He'll need to push the bolt out while turning it with the impact.
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2002 Boxster Base - Arctic Silver - Tiptronic
2010 Subaru Forester
1980 Ford C-8000 Custom Cab Emergency-One Fire Truck
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Ah, I see he can't get the bolt that affixes the link to the strut/spindle.
Use a ball joint press or a c-clamp. Put a socket on the one side to give an area of recess and a punch on the other end to drive it through.
Air hammer helps.
I suggested the ball joint press, but I like the C-clamp and socket idea better!
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2002 Boxster Base - Arctic Silver - Tiptronic
2010 Subaru Forester
1980 Ford C-8000 Custom Cab Emergency-One Fire Truck
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"I never lose. I either win or I learn." -Nelson Mandela
If the bolt turns, all you should need some pressure to push it out while you hit it with the impact. The problem you're having now is that while the impact turns it, there's no pressure to pull it out. Actually the impact is probably applying force that keeps it in. You need pressure from the other side to push it out. Maybe this tool will help. It may even push it out without the impact.
Sorry... I miss links sometimes.
If the OP loosens the toe control arm link (??? Correct term??) and the CV axle he'll be able to twist the strut. That'll give him a better angle on the bolt so he can strike it; like hitting a home run.
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