There are two grooves in the ferrule. The clamp bolt engages with one in the middle and the second on the end is for the rubber boot that stops water and debris from entering the cable sheath.

The picture is actually from Lindsey’s truck but mine looks just the same.

Last edited by Phak1; 05/21/2020 11:35 AM.

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