Mercedes-Benz Ponton
Steering Wheel Removal

I recently undertook the task of replacing the steering wheel in my 1959 Mercedes-Benz Type 220S Ponton coupé. Scott Gordon in San Francisco very kindly lent me his puller and requested that I post some photos and explanation to the web site. I have also attached two pages from a friend's workshop manual that clearly explain how to undertake this task. The photos clearly show the puller and the steps followed in removing and replacing the old steering wheel. In 37 years of owning Pontons I had never known the correct method for removing the the trademark plate from the horn ring (See step 2 in Job 46-2). The only surprise in the steering wheel removal was that it required many hammer blows on the puller as I incrementally tightened it before the wheel actually came free from the steering column. I hope these photos and instructions will prove helpful to others undertaking the same task.

References:

1. Mercedes-Benz Service Manual Model 190 (SM-1207-000)

2. Job 46-2 / Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel

3. Mercedes-Benz Ponton Literature

Steering wheel puller (courtesy Scott Gordon)

The secret to removing the trademark plate (See step 2 in Job 46-2)

David Van Duzer
Arlington, Virginia
703-533-3577 (work)
DVanDuzer@RVArchitects.com
May 24, 2006