For all 356A thru 356C, this is a fail-safe connector from the accelerator tunnel rod to the bell crank at the transmission. The outside steel sleeve encloses an internal rubber connector. Molded to each end of the rubber inserts are metal plates, threaded for the rods. If the rubber were to fail, the the outer sleeve will contain the insert and the car is still driveable.

This steel sheathed connector is 37 mm long.

Note: When this connector is used, the short rod to the transmission bell crank, 695 423 133 01, must be used; it's 92 mm long.