1991 Mercury Topaz strut removal

HOLLYWOOD1962

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1991 MERCURY TOPAZ
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
180,000 MILES

I have a 1991 Mercury Topaz and when I was changing the front brakes I stripped the spindle. I went to the wrecker and picked up a new one that came with a new strut. I am having a problem with the ball joint and the strut. How do I get the strut out and will this help get the ball joint out? I have all the bolts out and just need to get the strut out. If I use a #18 socket I can turn the bolt that holds the strut but everything turns with it. HELP.

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MASTERTECHTIM

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Your not talking about the bolt on the top of the strut I hope. If you have the ball joint un bolted you need to hit it really hard where it connects to the spindle to jar it loose.

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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 8:02 PM

HOLLYWOOD1962

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Yes I'm talking about the bolt on top of the strut. Did I do something wrong? I hit the ball joint hard and was able to get it out half was. I was talking to a friend and he said to use a long prybar on the control arm and push the ball joint out the rest of the way. Am I on the right path?