You are loosing the transfer of power somewhere, The splined axle shafts go into the side gears. You said you measured the axle shafts but did you measure from the bearing to the end of the shaft? If the bearings are wider or not in the correct position it will move the shaft out(away from the side gears). You may want to lift one wheel off the ground and see if you can turn it.
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