Which VW part numbers are on the differentialfor 3 speed automatic gearbox diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 44 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 020 498 081 A, 020 409 170 A and 020 409 170 B.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1977 - 1978 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.

Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Differentialfor 3 speed automatic gearbox — Mk1 Golf Gearbox (1977 - 1978)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1977 - 1978) - For 4-speed manual gearbox. Differential

Generation: Mk1 1977 - 1978 (RDW) Group: Gearbox Rebuild step 9 Parts: 48 Primary OEM: 020 498 081 A, 020 409 170 A, 020 409 170 B

Differentialfor 3 speed automatic gearbox for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1977 - 1978): factory exploded diagram 32000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 02 Gearbox, listing 44 OEM part numbers across 48 catalogued positions including 020 498 081 A, 020 409 170 A and 020 409 170 B. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete Mk1 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This Mk1 Golf plate lists 44 OEM part numbers across 48 numbered positions.

Exploded view from the factory parts catalogue. Click a row in the parts table to highlight its position on this diagram. Click any position on the diagram to scroll to its row.

№	Description	Part number
	Differentialfor 3-speed automatic gearbox EQ	—
-	1 set: differential pinions	020 498 081 A
-	Thrust washer assembly	020 409 170 A
-	Thrust washer assembly	020 409 170 B
(21)	Securing ring 22 X 2,3 22 X 2,3	020 409 299 A
1	Differential housing use if required: 020 409 170 B 020 409 170 B	010 409 111 A
10	Securing ring 16 X 1,5 16 X 1,5	N 042 363 1
10A	Drive wheel speedometer	010 409 187 B
11	Securing ring	010 409 189
11A	Tappet bush fordrive wheel	010 409 190
12	guide for pinion	010 409 193
13	bracket for drive	010 409 195 A
14	speedometer pinion Z=17/33 Z=17/33	010 409 196
15	O-ring 17,5 X 3,5 17,5 X 3,5	003 321 419
15	O-ring 17,5 X 3,5 17,5 X 3,5	003 321 419 A
15	O-ring 17,5 X 3,5 17,5 X 3,5	003 321 419 B
16	Spring washer 6 6	N 012 226 5
17	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 M 6 X 12	N 010 212 14
17	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 M 6 X 12	N 010 212 26
18	Output shaft	020 409 291 B
18	Output shaft	020 409 291 A
19	Belleville spring	020 409 295
2	output gear	010 409 151 D
20	Securing ring	010 409 297
20	snap ring	020 409 297
21	Securing ring 22 X 2 22 X 2	020 409 299
22	Intermediate drive wheel	010 409 723 D
23	Taper roller bearing 59 MM 59 MM	211 405 625
24	axle	010 409 727
25	O-ring 36 X 42 X 3 36 X 42 X 3	068 145 119
26	thrust washer	010 409 733
27	Retaining plate	010 409 668 A
28	Spring washer 6 6	N 012 226 5
29	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 M 6 X 12	N 010 212 26
3	Hexagon bolt M 9 X 1 X 21,7 M 9 X 1 X 21,7	082 409 135
30	Drive flange	113 517 283 B
31	End cap	020 409 289 B
31	End cap	113 517 289 A
32	Taper roller bearing	003 519 185 B
33	Locking fluid	AMV 185 101 A1
33	Locking fluid	AMV 185 100 01
4	Discont. / replace: 020 498 081 A 020 498 081 A	—
5	thrust washer	020 409 160
6	No longer available	—
7	Discont. / replace: 020 498 081 A 020 498 081 A	—
8	thrust washer	020 409 170
9	shaft - differential pinion	020 409 177 A
9	shaft - differential pinion	020 409 177 D

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 work in the Type 19 workshop — the same cars these gearbox diagrams are drawn from.

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Fitment and applicability

What this plate covers, as the factory catalogue records it — nothing here is inferred from the part names.

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Model years: 1977 - 1978
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 001
Factory group: 02 Gearbox
Factory subgroup: 32000

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The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the differentialfor 3 speed automatic gearbox diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 44 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 020 498 081 A, 020 409 170 A and 020 409 170 B.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1977 - 1978 generation (RDW). The factory catalogue records no engine-code restriction on it, so it applies to all engines listed in the factory catalogue for this generation.
Where is the complete Mk1 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk1 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk1-hatch-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.