I havent gone to read my oroginal post again, but I am pretty sure I included setting one end of the axle on a bench. Thats how I did it. Its really easy. I would never try it on the bike, since it would mean doing it as you say, inverting the wheel, reinstall, remove, & install, & I have to mess with a bike thats wobbling since its off the ground. Naah, Hold one end of the axle in one hand, Very easy. I promise. Brakes would surely be a hassle, unless maybe I drove the piston back & got good clearance, that might work! I didnt thini about putting the wheel on the bike to balance it, since I had it out. I just thought it would be easy enough to hold it & spin it, & it was, so I doidnt look further for an answer.