1965 axle play adjustment.

[marblemike]

Hi
I just got good hub on to replace cracked one, still had the rub, grind noise so i was told you could take play out of axle bearing by adjustingthe nut behind the axle.
i screwed it in towards bearing turning nut to the left seems to quieted the sound some untill you let of gas and roll.
did i go the right way, screw in towards bearing or out to back of axle.
i put a tool under tire and pride up and had some play.
i checked rear end for grease it was ok.
drive shaft looked like it hadnt been greased in a long time.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
do i screw nut to take out slack in towards bearing out out towards axle.
Thanks marblemike

 

[has2bmopar]

An axle bearing noise should not change from pulling or coasting. I would guess that your noise is in the ring and pinion.

Both axle bearings adjust from the passenger's side pushing the axles together. Be sure to adjust them with both wheels off the ground. I would also remove the drums to make sure the axles are both able to move freely.

Use a dial indicator and turn the adjuster clockwise until you have no endplay in either axle, then back off the adjuster four notches.