Checking a main bearing

[MCH86GN]

I wanted to check one of my main bearings. Is it ok to simply remove the main cap and look at the bearing and assuming no issues simply tighten the main cap back to spec with a torque wrench?

Thanks.

 

[THensley]

If there is no bearing material in the filter I see no reason to do that.And if there is it time to remove the engine . If the rear main seal is leaking so bad that you're oiling the underside down, yes two birds with one stone is OK. but just to look, not something I would do.