Originally Posted by Phil_gretz

Rear hub: Look on the internet for a diagram, but here's what you should have.

[non drive side] >> outer lock nut >> slotted washer >> spacer (optional) >> free washer (optional) >> CONE >> bearings >> hub/axle/hub << bearings << CONE << washer/spacer << slotted washer << outer lock nut [drive side].

You described tightening the outer lock nut, when in reality, you need a cone wrench and need to adjust the CONE(s) on one side to set the bearing friction and play. Hold the frozen outer lock nut in a vise with the wheel horizontal, using two cone wrenches, move the adjusting cone until there is no longer any plan and a hint of resistance in the bearings, back off 1/4 turn. Hold the adjusting cone stationary with cone wrench and tighten outer lock nut with corresponding combination wrench.

Install wheel and test. Re-adjust as necessary.

Does this make sense?