Help with replacing center carrier bearing

I am going to be replacing my center support bearing tomorrow because of the notorious 50+mph vibration and all and I think I have everything for the job except for a bench vise and I am wondering is that is a make it or break deal for doing the job. Any help would be great! Also, tricks for the job from those who have done it would be much appreciated.

 

when I did mine the bearing slip right off the shaft without a vise or a puller. there is a sticky on the 1th gen forum on how to replace it.

 

Yea I read it but they say to put the shaft in a vise. Thanks for the input. I will pray that is slides right off

 

So do I have to have a vise??

 

no, I changed mine and never actually removed the driveshaft, but I did separate it at the middle, slid the old one off, new one on, all while just laying under the truck..

 

Got it done no problem at all. Thanks for the help

 

Did you perform the correct torque / seat sequence? I know I needed a vice to properly seat the bearing.

 

I did do the correct sequence and I used my
Impact to seat it