trouble adjusting 8 3/4 axle end play

Hello

Got an a body 8 3/4 with 489 case and 3.55 gears. I replaced the inner seals and put in new gaskets. I didn't check to see if end play was adjusted before I took it apart. I can't get there to be any play at all. No matter which was adjuster is turned it seems to bind up. If I loosed the axle flange bolts it loosens up but tighten them and it seems to bind it up. I have never done this before so me doing something wrong is very possible. I assume it is correct to have the driver side axle in and bolts tightened?

thanks

Your correct, suppose to tighten the left side (without the adjuster) then install the right side (with the adjuster). Then adjust end play with the adjuster. Back the adjuster out a good ways then hit the end of the axle to make sure the race is set. Hit right side.