This auger finger is the original component that mounts on the header auger of a combine harvester. It engages the crop material as the auger rotates, moving it inward toward the feeder house. The finger is the contact point that sweeps the crop mat from the auger flighting into the intake opening. A worn or broken finger reduces feeding consistency, causing material to bunch or stall at the auger ends. The original part is machined to the same length and diameter as the factory assembly, so it seats fully in the auger tube without shimming or modification. On installation, verify that the finger locks into the retaining hole and that the retaining hardware is torqued to specification.