How to permanently calibrate Nikon lens?

There's always an option to send it to Nikon (or deal with local professional shops), but I'd like to know if I can resolve it myself. Plus, who knows - same issue might come up in the future with other lenses…

Recently got myself a used 18-105mm VR lens, which seemed to be somewhat soft. After shooting a focus chart, it became clear that lens front-focuses. I used D7100 to calibrate focus to -5, and now the lens seems to work properly. The problem is - I bought this lens to use with D3200, which doesn't seem to have AF fine-tune (at least I haven't found that option, after digging through the menus and checking online).
So, lens works fine with one body, but not with the one I need. Question is - is it possible (and how?) to somehow save the calibration I did on D7100 to the lens, so that it's permanently stored and applied to any body I use the lens on?

Really, not looking for suggestions to take to be serviced, unless you know for a fact that it's the only possible resolution. Also not planning to replace this lens with a different lens (either because you think this lens sucks, or because you have something that works better for you).

You pretty much answered it yourself. You "calibrated" your D7100 for this lens, but can't do that with your D3200. The lens was not calibrated or changed in either case. It was done in the camera body.

The only way to correct any focusing problem with the 18-105mm lens is to take it in to an Authorized Nikon Service Center, where they'll either service it there or ship it directly to Nikon. Do not take it to Best Buy or Wallyworld if you want knowledgable service.

In my area, one of our choices is California Precision Service who charges $20 for AF fine-tuning on any lens.
http://www.camrepair.com/

http://www.camrepair.com/

The D7100's lens calibration is not available on the D3200. This is yet another feature only available on higher-end cameras.

The only remedy I'm aware of - for supporting your D3200 - is sending it to a repair facility.