clutch adjusted on a 95 nissan SX?

I am trying to adjust the clutch cable on Nissan Micra 95. The manual says to loosen the nut on the cable, push the lever towards the rear of the car. Retighten the nut and then and retighten the large star nut then loosen back 3 turns.

All this seems very easy and a quick job BUT I cannot push the lever towards the back of the car - I have managed to move a fraction with all my weight behind an iron rod braced against the battery stand but still cannot get the Star nut to turn.

Why is it so difficult to push the main lever towards the rear of the car?

patmore
October 2009

Just give me a ring as I do these all the time.
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Dave, Nissan Doctor
January 2006