SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
Drive Belt: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Minor cracks in the belt rib are normal. They are the result of reverse bending around a backside pulley. Do not replace belts for minor cracks.
Belts that have chunking longer that 5 mm in one or more places should be replaced. Belts should also be replaced if cord breakage or fabric separation
is observed.