Preconnectorized distribution cable assemblies and methods of making using a pull string

A distribution cable assembly, comprising:

• a distribution cable comprising a distribution jacket defining a distribution end opening and a first side opening defining a frontward end and a rearward end;
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• a junction shell attached to the jacket and comprising a clamshell covering the first side opening, the junction shell including a frontward distribution opening, a rearward distribution opening, and a tap opening proximate and parallel to the rearward distribution opening, the junction shell including a frontward stop and a rearward stop in an interior thereof, the frontward stop proximate the frontward end of the first side opening and the rearward stop proximate the rearward end of the first side opening, wherein the frontward stop and the rearward stop extend through the first side opening and past an outer surface of the distribution jacket into an interior of the distribution jacket to fix the junction shell along an axis of the jacket.