Just drive upside down!

Seriously, yes I would consider this for me, to be a DIY, but my neighbor, who is limited to changing a tire, replacing the battery once in a blue moon, engine oil and filters, spark plugs etc, would not consider this for himself to be a DIY.

Do you have tools, time, patience, a good shop manual you can understand?

You'd probably save a bundle if you DIY......Maybe there is another way to approach this too! I'd start with a manual and see what's involved. Then maybe you can answer your own question!

Haynes automotive repair manual #63030 (698) MB 350 &450 covers the removal of the steering wheel shaft.......Good Luck...BB