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Dana Spicer 5-3218X Universal Joint
Reliable Universal Joint for Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles
The Dana Spicer FSGR Universal Joint 5-3218X is engineered to provide dependable driveline performance for select Nissan and Infiniti models. Designed with precision, this universal joint ensures smooth power transfer and durability in demanding driving conditions.
- Compatible with Nissan D21, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX4 models
- Bearing cap diameter of 1.062 inches (27 mm) for both caps
- Round bearing cap type with internal snap rings included
- Greaseable design featuring one lube fitting in the bearing
- Constructed from durable steel material for long-lasting use
- Length A and B both measure 1.93 inches (49 mm)
About the Dana Spicer FSGR Product Line
The FSGR line from Dana Spicer focuses on universal joints designed to meet OEM specifications for Nissan and Infiniti driveline applications. This product line emphasizes precise fitment and reliable performance, making it suitable for replacement or repair of factory-installed components in vehicles like the Nissan D21, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX4.
Detailed Product Description
The Dana Spicer 5-3218X universal joint features a round bearing cap type with internal snap rings, ensuring secure installation and retention. Both bearing caps measure 1.062 inches (27 mm) in diameter, providing a consistent fit for the driveline assembly. The greaseable design includes one lube fitting located in the bearing, allowing for routine maintenance and extended service life. With a length of 1.93 inches (49 mm) on both sides, this steel universal joint is built to withstand the stresses of torque transfer in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.
Common Applications and Problem Solving
- Replacement of worn or damaged universal joints in Nissan D21 trucks
- Repair of driveline vibrations or clunking noises in Infiniti QX4 SUVs
- Restoring smooth power transfer in Nissan Pathfinder drivetrains
- Addressing grease fitting maintenance needs with a greaseable design
- Securing driveline components with included internal snap rings
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the universal joint is compatible with your specific Nissan or Infiniti model before installation. Use proper tools to remove the old universal joint and install the Dana Spicer 5-3218X, taking care to seat the internal snap rings correctly. Regularly lubricate the joint through the provided grease fitting to maintain optimal performance and prevent premature wear.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Manufactured by Dana Spicer, a trusted name in driveline components, the 5-3218X universal joint meets OEM standards for fit and function. The steel construction and greaseable design contribute to its durability. Warranty details should be confirmed with the original equipment manufacturer or supplier.
| Brand | Dana Spicer |
| Part Number | 5-3218X |
| Position | FSGR, Front Driveshaft at Front Axle |
| Bearing Cap Diameter (1) | 1.062 |
| Bearing Cap Diameter (2) | 1.062 |
| Bearing Cap Diameter A (mm) | 27 |
| Bearing Cap Diameter B (mm) | 27 |
| Bearing Cap Type | Round |
| Bearing Cap Type A | ISR |
| Bearing Cap Type B | ISR |
| Grease Fitting Location | One lube fitting in bearing |
| Greaseable | Y |
| Length A (In) | 1.93 |
| Length A (mm) | 49 |
| Length B (In) | 1.93 |
| Length B (mm) | 49 |
| Material | Steel |
| OEM Series | NISSAN / INFINITI |
| SR(1)Brng Cap to Brng Cap(OSR) | 1.923 |
| SR(2)Brng Cap to Brng Cap(OSR) | 1.923 |
| Snap Ring Included | Y |
| Snap Ring Type | Internal |
| Type | ISR Style |
This part fits 60 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2004 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2003 | INFINITI | QX4 | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2003 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2003 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2002 | INFINITI | QX4 | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2002 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2002 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2001 | INFINITI | QX4 | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2001 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2001 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2000 | INFINITI | QX4 | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | |||
| 2000 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 2000 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Greaseable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; FSGR | ||
| 1999 | INFINITI | QX4 | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1999 | INFINITI | QX4 | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1999 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1999 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1998 | INFINITI | QX4 | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1998 | INFINITI | QX4 | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1998 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1998 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1997 | INFINITI | QX4 | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1997 | INFINITI | QX4 | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1997 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1997 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1996 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1996 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1995 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1995 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1994 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1994 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1993 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1993 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1992 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1992 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1991 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1991 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1990 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1990 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1989 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1989 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Support Bearing | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1989 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1989 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 3.0L | V6 | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1989 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 3.0L | V6 | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1989 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1989 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | ||
| 1988 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1988 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Support Bearing | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1988 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1988 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 3.0L | V6 | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1988 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | 3.0L | V6 | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Greaseable; Japan Built; with VIN starts JN6; FSGR |
| 1988 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |
| 1988 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 2.4L | L4 | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |
| 1988 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.0L | V6 | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |
| 1988 | Nissan | Pathfinder | 3.0L | V6 | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |
| 1987 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1987 | Nissan | Pathfinder | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Fitment: Universal Joint with Grease Fitting; FSGR | |||
| 1986 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Greaseable; Japan Built; To 11/1985; FSGR | ||
| 1986 | Nissan | D21 | 4WD | Front Driveshaft at Transfer Case | Greaseable; Japan Built; To 11/1985; FSGR |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.