I still don't understand the problem I'm having with the Focus square end clamps. The grommet on them will not go onto the metal nipples at the transaxle no matter how hard you try to push them on. Even after removal of the metal washer in the clamp you still have to try REALLY hard to get them on. Is there something I'm still missing?

BTW, the Ford dealer that has the cable assembly I referred to is Brandon Ford in Brandon, Florida. I looked at one there this past Monday (October 11th).