Specifications, fluids and tightening torques

6-speed gearbox with one reverse gear, forming a single unit with the final drive and differential, mounted transversely on the left at the end of the engine.

Three-shaft gearbox with helical-cut gears and synchronised reverse gear.

Gear selection by cables and floor-mounted selector lever.

APPLICATION

Type 711.640: Engines 640.940 (B180 CDI) and 640.941 (B200 CDI).

GEAR RATIOS

711.940 gearbox

Gear combinations	Gearbox ratios	Overall ratio with final drive ratio of 0.3086 (1st to 4th gear) and 0.3704 (5th, 6th and R)	Speed in km/h per 1,000 rpm */**
1st .............................	0,2543	0,0846	9,79/9,70
2e .............................	0,4500	0,1389	16,06/15,91
3e .............................	0,7199	0,2222	25,70/25,45
4e .............................	1,0256	0,3165	36,61/36,25
5e .............................	1,0818	0,4007	46,35/45,90
6e .............................	1,2285	0,4550	52,64/52,12
R .......................	0,2136	0,0791	9,15/9,06

Rolling circumferences:

* tyres 205/55 R 16: 1,928 mm.
** tyres 215/45 R 17: 1,909 mm.

Specifications

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Capacity:
Capacity: 1.8 litres.

Recommendation:
Oil 75W-80W
Mercedes reference MB 235.10 (A 001 989 2603).

Service interval: No oil change or level check specified. Check for leaks at each service.

Tightening torques (daN.m)

Also refer to the various 'exploded views of parts' in the procedures.

Gearbox to engine: 2.

Clutch housing to gear train housing (*): 2.3.

Starter motor: 1.9.

Drain plug (*): 3.5.

Filler plug (*): 3.5.

Reverse light switch: 2.

Gear lever housing: 0.7.

(*) Screws or nuts to be replaced after each removal.