Which VW part numbers are on the differentialfor 4 speed manual gearbox diagram for the Mk1 Golf?

This diagram lists 29 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 020 498 081 A, 020 409 231 D and 020 409 231 E.

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 4 speed manual 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: 32 Primary OEM: 020 498 081 A, 020 409 231 D, 020 409 231 E

Differentialfor 4 speed manual gearbox for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1977 - 1978): factory exploded diagram 31010 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 02 Gearbox, listing 29 OEM part numbers across 32 catalogued positions including 020 498 081 A, 020 409 231 D and 020 409 231 E. 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 29 OEM part numbers across 32 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 4-speed manual gearbox 1.5/1.6 ltr. GC,GE,GH 1.5/1.6 ltr.	—
-	1 set: differential pinions	020 498 081 A
(12)	adjusting washer 0,6 0,6	020 409 231 D
(12)	adjusting washer 0,7 0,7	020 409 231 E
(12)	adjusting washer 0,3 0,3	020 409 231 A
(12)	adjusting washer 0,8 0,8	020 409 231 F
(12)	adjusting washer 0,8 0,8	02K 409 210 C
(12)	adjusting washer 0,7 0,7	02K 409 210 A
(19)	Securing ring 22 X 2,3 22 X 2,3	020 409 299 A
(3)	pinion gear set 74/20 GE 74/20	020 409 143 A
1	Differential housing use if required: 020 409 170 B 020 409 170 B	020 409 121 A
10	shaft - differential pinion	020 409 177 D
10	shaft - differential pinion	020 409 177
11	Securing ring 16 X 1,5 16 X 1,5	N 042 363 1
12	adjusting washer 0,15 0,15	020 409 231
13	Output shaft	020 409 291 B
14	Drive flange 90 90	113 517 283 B
15	Belleville spring	020 409 295
16	snap ring	020 409 297
17	End cap	020 409 289 B
18	Shim 54,3 X 65 54,3 X 65	020 409 298
19	Securing ring 22 X 2 22 X 2	020 409 299
2	Taper roller bearing	003 519 185 B
20	Locking fluid	AMV 185 101 A1
3	pinion gear set 19:74 GC,GH 19:74	020 409 143
4	stop for needle bearing	020 311 197
5	1 set fixing parts foroutput wheel on differentialcasing	171 498 088 A
6	Discont. / replace: 020 498 081 A 020 498 081 A	—
7	thrust washer G >> 30 08 7*	020 409 160
8	Discont. / replace: 020 498 081 A 020 498 081 A	—
8A	Thrust washer assembly	020 409 170 B
9	thrust washer G >> 30 08 7*	020 409 170

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
Variant tags: petrol_8v_base
Factory group: 02 Gearbox
Factory subgroup: 31010

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The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the differentialfor 4 speed manual gearbox diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 29 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 020 498 081 A, 020 409 231 D and 020 409 231 E.
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.