1. Ensure main bearing caps are marked or location and direction of installation before removing from cylinder block. Ensure connecting rod journals, crankshaft main bearing journal diameter, taper and out-of-round are within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
2. Apply light coat of engine oil to main bearing cap bolt threads before tightening bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure oil clearance and end play are within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.