the 36 mm is for the axle nut, break it free, (you can stick a ^ inch socket extension in the fins of the rotor and let it rest up on the caliper then break it loose) leave the nut flush with the end of the treads and give it a few taps in. once thats free, take the 3 bolts off the top of the strut mount ( under the hood) you will want to take off the brake caliper as well. you may also want to take the caliper bracket off too. that way the rotor will come off.
with the ball joint cut off, you should be able to pull on the strut and slide the axle out, but make sure you have it supported from under the knuckle or the strut mount could be damaged. that's why i recommend removing the knuckle to work on it.
