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

This diagram lists 37 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 020 409 170 B, 020 498 081 A and 020 409 121 F.

Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine code GU.

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 manual gearbox — Mk1 Golf Gearbox (1981)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1981) - For manual gearbox. Differential

Generation: Mk1 1981 (RDW) Group: Gearbox Rebuild step 9 Parts: 40 Primary OEM: 020 409 170 B, 020 498 081 A, 020 409 121 F

Differentialfor manual gearbox for the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (1981): factory exploded diagram 99000 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 02 Gearbox, listing 37 OEM part numbers across 40 catalogued positions including 020 409 170 B, 020 498 081 A and 020 409 121 F. Parts on this plate carry the engine code GU. 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 37 OEM part numbers across 40 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 manual gearbox 1.5-1.7 ltr. GC,GR,GN,GL,GK,GP,FF,FM,FD,FH,FN,FJ,FK 1.5-1.7 ltr.	—
-	Thrust washer assembly	020 409 170 B
-	1 set: differential pinions	020 498 081 A
(1)	Differential housing GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK	020 409 121 F
(1)	1 set: differential pinions also use: 020 409 170 B GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK 020 409 170 B	02K 498 081
(11)	adjusting washer 0,7 0,7	02K 409 210 A
(11)	adjusting washer 0,3 0,3	020 409 231 A
(11)	adjusting washer 0,6 0,6	020 409 231 D
(11)	adjusting washer 0,7 0,7	020 409 231 E
(11)	adjusting washer 0,8 0,8	02K 409 210 C
(11)	adjusting washer 0,8 0,8	020 409 231 F
(13)	Drive flange G 05 11 0>>G 01 08 0>>G 12 02 1>>G 01 09 0>>* 90 FM,FF,FNGC,GPGNGL 90	113 517 285 J
(18)	Securing ring 22 X 2,3 22 X 2,3	020 409 299 A
(3)	pinion gear set 74/19 FF,FM,FD,FH,FN,FJ,FK 74/19	020 409 143 F
1	Differential housing GC,GN,GL,GP,FF,FM,FN	020 409 121 A
10	Securing ring 16 X 1,5 16 X 1,5	N 042 363 1
11	adjusting washer 0,15 0,15	020 409 231
12	Output shaft GC,GN,GL,GP,FF,FM,FN,GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK	020 409 291 B
13	Drive flange G >> 04 11 0 90 FM,FF,FN 90	113 517 283 B
13A	Drive flange 90 GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK 90	020 409 285 J
13A	Drive flange 90 GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK 90	020 409 285 N
14	Belleville spring	020 409 295
15	snap ring	020 409 297
16	End cap	020 409 289 B
17	Shim	020 409 298
18	Securing ring 22 X 2 22 X 2	020 409 299
18A	tapered ring GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK	020 409 374
18B	thrust washer GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK	020 409 378
18C	Pressure spring GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK	020 409 379 B
18D	Sleeve GR,GK,FD,FH,FJ,FK	020 301 192 A
19	repair kit forjoint flange GC,GN,GP,GZ,FF,FM,FN	020 498 085
2	Taper roller bearing	003 519 185 B
20	repair kit forjoint flange GR,GU,FH,FJ,FD,FK GU	020 498 085 A
3	pinion gear set 19:74 GC,GR,GN,GL,GK,GP 19:74	020 409 143
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	Discont. / replace: 020 498 081 A 020 498 081 A	—
8	Thrust washer assembly	020 409 170 B
9	shaft - differential pinion	020 409 177 D
9	shaft - differential pinion	020 409 177

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: 1981
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 026
Engine codes on this plate: GU
Variant tags: petrol_8v_base
Factory group: 02 Gearbox
Factory subgroup: 99000

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The complete Mk1 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the differentialfor manual gearbox diagram for the Mk1 Golf?: This diagram lists 37 OEM part numbers for the Mk1 Golf. The first three are 020 409 170 B, 020 498 081 A and 020 409 121 F.
Which Mk1 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk1 Golf 1981 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine code GU.
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.