Shift Knob Removal Help ! - Benzworld.org

GODZILLA · 05-18-2005, 03:03 PM

Hello everyone and nice meeting you all,

I am pretty new to this site since I just recently bought a 94' Renntech S-500 coupe this month. This site looks really great and has a lot of valuable information. I hope to talk to you all and exchange any information in the near future.

Well to start off.... I bought a new MB shift knob that I want to install and replace from the original one because it has several cracks. here is a pic of the console. I have already gone through the searches and don't know if the sedans and coupes have the same setup. Well my question to you guys is how do I saftly remove the knob/shaft ?

Thanks........GODZILLA

bouzouki · 05-18-2005, 07:09 PM

this is the easiest way i found to remove mine....

1 put ebrake on...

2 put car in neutral (doesnt matter teh gear, as long as you get it staight)

3 hit the knob with a rubber mallet downwards, while twisting it counterclockwise simultaneously....

it should just pop right out after that.... and install the new one teh same way....

Laz

GODZILLA · 05-18-2005, 11:41 PM

Thanks Laz,

Can you tell me if this would only remove the knob itself or the knob and the metal shaft as one?
If this is the case it looks like I would have to buy a new shaft, because the new knob I was given has no metal shaft with it. Do you think I could reuse the shaft if the knob itself can be seperated?

Thanks for the info.......GDZLA

GODZILLA · 05-19-2005, 02:32 PM

Hey fellas,

Any more help on this knob replacement would be appreciated !

If I do find that I need a seperate repalcement shaft to scew the new knob on, would anyone know where to get one from other than dealer?

Thanks in return.

bouzouki · 05-19-2005, 04:36 PM

u need a new shaft as well.... i bought my new shift knob with the shaft from performance products

cost like 120-130 i think....and it comes with the shaft... im not sure if they sell the shaft alone, but definately give them a call to find out....

Laz

Peter Guenther · 05-22-2005, 02:48 PM

IN 92/93 they went to a bayonet shift knob, "put in neutral push down and twist" I have tried but I will not hit it with a mallet. There is no way I want to break anything, there is enugh stuff that goes wrong. The intro to service manual says that is the way it is removed and installed, the OEM is one piece with shaft.

bouzouki · 05-22-2005, 08:35 PM

the rubber mallet is the easiest way to remove it and the only way i think.....i put all my force and weight on it and couldnt, with teh rubber mallet, came right out....

Laz

daviddekk · 07-06-2008, 10:11 PM

hi

i bought a rubber mullet just for this job and it still dosent work

i put it in every gear possible

i hit it as hard as i could with twisting it the same time but it just dosent pop out

i can swivel it 360 with a bit of effort but it just dosent pop out

please advise as to what to do next,

myarmar · 07-06-2008, 10:27 PM

Different procedure for your year. Don't hit it anymore!
Here you'll find how to do it:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...-off-ebay.html