51Introduction of the New smart fortwo coupé and smart forfour | Model Series 453
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
B
Note
For information about adjusting the cables and ge-
arshi lever, see the Workshop Information System
(WIS).
Lubrication supply
Lubricant supply for the manual transmission takes the form
of centrifugal and immersion lubrication. Adequate supply
of the rear gear sets and synchronizers with lubricating oil is
achieved through a transmission oil ducting system. The dif-
ferential runs in the oil sump.
Shi mechanism
The manual transmission of model 700.1 is characterized
by a precise, smooth shi mechanism as well as short shi
travel distances. Synchronization of the first and second gear
is carried out by a double-cone synchronizer, while the third,
fourth and fih gear together with the reverse gear are syn-
chronized by a single-cone synchronizer.
Advantages
The manual transmission has the following advantages:
• Compact design with low weight
• Low maintenance costs due to lifetime filling
• Precise and smooth gearshiing
• Low driving noise
• High reliability and long service life
Unit M281 E10 R M281 E10 M281 E09 LA
Technical data
Transmission model 700.120
700.121
700.120
700.121
700.122
700.123
Number of gears (forward/
reverse)
5/1 5/1 5/1
Maximum transferable torque Nm 160 160 160
Weight (without oil charge) kg 34.4 34.4 34.4
Oil charge l 2.6 2.6 2.6
Starting device Hydraulically operated single-plate dry clutch
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