Andrew thank you that was enough to get me back in business. I in fact do have 9 bearings on each side. I took them out and then regreased and tighten them so that the whole wheel spins and not the axle. I simply applied to much pressure and having not ever had to adjust a hub this was my first. It came out find it is just a matter of touch to get the proper adjustment that allows free spin without play in the wheel. BTW, if I wanted to replace with new bearings what size are they and can you get them at any decent hardware store.