8.75 Sure Grip axle end play - left side

OK, that's a clutch type, so you have the thrust buttons which is correct.

Now back to my question, do you have the axles set into both sets of splines on both sides? If not, they won't contact the thrust buttons, which will prevent you from setting your axle end play.

Inside the splined area where the axles go in is two sets of splines on each side. It's easy to get them in the first one, but the second can be a bit difficult if they aren't lined up.

Try gently rotating each axle and use inward pressure to see if they pop in another 1/2 inch.

I'll try what you say but another half inch? I'm only lacking .060 on the left side, where end play is .070. The right side adjusted fine with the adjuster nut, although it didn't seem to be pushing against the left axle.