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Pioneer Cables CA-981 Clutch Cable
| Brand | Pioneer Cables CA-981 |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | No |
| End 1 Type | Ball |
| End 2 Type | Bullet |
| Length | 41.125 |
| Length | 1044.5 |
| Material | Steel Wire |
| Outer Material | Polymer Housing |
| Fits | Plymouth, Chrysler, and Dodge · 94 vehicles |
OE-spec replacement. Manufactured to match original specifications for straightforward installation.
Steel wire core. Durable inner cable helps deliver long-lasting performance.
Polymer housing. Protects the cable from corrosion and abrasions.
Cross-references 4505341, CB701 and CB704 for the same application. See all 5.
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OE-Style Clutch Cable Replacement
The Pioneer Cables CA-981 is a manual transmission clutch cable built as a direct replacement for a range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. It uses a steel wire inner cable with a polymer outer housing to help resist corrosion and abrasion while maintaining consistent clutch pedal operation.
For drivers searching for a clutch cable for a 1990-1993 Plymouth Acclaim or a manual transmission cable for a 1988-1989 Dodge Shadow, this OE-spec replacement is built to match the original application requirements. The CA-981 part number is also a useful reference when comparing replacement options.
- Steel wire inner cable for strength and consistent actuation
- Polymer outer housing helps protect against corrosion and wear
- Manufactured to OE specifications for direct replacement use
- Ball end on one side and bullet end on the other
- Non-adjustable design
- Length: 41.125 in. / 1044.5 mm
Detailed Product Overview
Pioneer Cables CA-981 is a clutch cable for manual transmission systems that rely on precise pedal-to-clutch linkage. It is designed for vehicles including Chrysler LeBaron, Dodge Daytona, Dodge Shadow, Dodge Spirit, Plymouth Sundance, and related platform applications listed in the fitment data. The durable steel inner cable and polymer outer jacket are selected to support long service life in underbody environments where moisture, road debris, and abrasion are common.
This part cross-references 4505341 and CB701 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn or stretched clutch cable on a Chrysler LeBaron, Dodge Daytona, or Plymouth Acclaim, CA-981 provides a direct OE-style service part reference.
Common Problems This Part Can Address
- Clutch pedal engagement that feels inconsistent or uneven
- Difficulty fully disengaging the clutch during shifting
- Visible cable wear, fraying, or corrosion
- Excessive pedal effort caused by a deteriorated cable
- Loss of proper clutch linkage movement in manual transmission vehicles
Installation Notes and Fitment Tips
Compatible With 1990-1993 Plymouth Acclaim, 1990-1992 Chrysler LeBaron, 1985-1987 Chrysler LeBaron, 1990-1992 Dodge Daytona, 1985-1987 Dodge Daytona, 1990-1992 Dodge Shadow, 1987 Dodge Shadow, 1990-1992 Dodge Spirit, 1990-1991 Plymouth Sundance, 1987 Plymouth Sundance, 1988-1989 Chrysler Daytona, 1988-1989 Chrysler LeBaron, 1988-1989 Dodge Aries, 1988-1989 Dodge Daytona, 1988-1989 Dodge Lancer, 1988-1989 Dodge Shadow, 1989 Dodge Spirit, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim, 1988-1989 Plymouth Reliant, 1988-1989 Plymouth Sundance, 1988 Chrysler Town & Country, 1987 Chrysler Town & Country, 1985-1987 Dodge Aries, 1987 Dodge Daytona, 1985-1987 Dodge Lancer, 1985-1987 Plymouth Reliant, 1985-1986 Chrysler Laser, and 1985-1986 Dodge 600.
Check the vehicle’s original cable routing, end styles, and length before installation. Some listed applications note ground strap verification, so confirm proper installation details on those vehicles before final assembly. The CA-981 is not adjustable, so correct routing and mounting position are important for proper clutch operation.
Quality Assurance
Pioneer Cables manufactures this replacement cable to OE specifications using a steel inner cable and protective polymer housing for dependable service in manual transmission applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Plymouth | Acclaim | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1992 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1992 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1992 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1992 | Dodge | Spirit | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1992 | Plymouth | Acclaim | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Dodge | Spirit | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Plymouth | Acclaim | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1991 | Plymouth | Sundance | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1990 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1990 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1990 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1990 | Dodge | Spirit | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1990 | Plymouth | Acclaim | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1990 | Plymouth | Sundance | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1989 | Chrysler | Daytona | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Chrysler | Daytona | U/K | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Chrysler | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Aries | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Aries | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Spirit | Manual | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Dodge | Spirit | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Plymouth | Acclaim | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Plymouth | Sundance | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1989 | Plymouth | Sundance | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Chrysler | Daytona | U/K | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Chrysler | Daytona | U/K | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Chrysler | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Chrysler | Town & Country | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Chrysler | Town & Country | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Aries | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Aries | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Plymouth | Sundance | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1988 | Plymouth | Sundance | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; Check For Properly Installed Ground Strap |
| 1987 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Chrysler | Town & Country | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Chrysler | Town & Country | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Dodge | Aries | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72"; w/Intercooled Turbo; |
| 1987 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Dodge | Shadow | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1987 | Plymouth | Sundance | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Chrysler | Laser | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Chrysler | Laser | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Dodge | 600 | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Dodge | 600 | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Dodge | Aries | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1986 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Chrysler | Laser | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Chrysler | LeBaron | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Dodge | 600 | Manual | 2.6L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Dodge | 600 | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Dodge | Aries | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Dodge | Daytona | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Dodge | Lancer | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.6L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
| 1985 | Plymouth | Reliant | Manual | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Length: 42..72" |
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