1965 axle play adjustment.

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
Author: marblemike