Clutch Masters 10-16 Audi S4 3.0L Supercharged w/DSG Steel Flywheel
If your 2010-2016 Audi S4 with the 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 and the 7-speed S tronic is rattling at idle, clunking when you pull away, or shuddering in a way a fluid service did not fix, the factory dual-mass flywheel is one of the first things to look at. The Clutch Masters FW-060AM-DSF-16 is a steel replacement for that flywheel, built for the S tronic car only. It is a new part, and it is the flywheel most owners pick when the transmission is already out for clutch, mechatronic or seal work and they want a stronger, lighter part going back in instead of another cast iron dual-mass unit.
The S tronic in the B8 and B8.5 S4 is Audi's longitudinal 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the 0B5 family (also called DL501). Its two wet clutches live inside the transmission: Audi describes the large outer clutch K1 driving gears 1, 3, 5 and 7 and the smaller inner clutch K2 driving 2, 4, 6 and reverse. Those clutches never touch the flywheel. The flywheel's job here is to carry the supercharged V6's torque from the crankshaft into the gearbox input and to soak up the firing pulses before they reach the clutches and gears. At launch Audi rated the engine at 333 hp and 325 lb-ft, which is a lot of torque to push through the springs of a dual-mass unit.
The factory part is a dual-mass flywheel: two masses joined by springs and bearings. Clutch Masters machines this one from a 1045 steel billet, keeps a dampened hub so the car still idles and cruises smoothly, then zero-balances it and finishes it in black oxide against rust. The manufacturer puts the stock dual-mass unit at about 24 lb and this street/strip flywheel at 16 lb, and says it is SFI 1.2 certified and made in the USA.
A worn flywheel sets no trouble code of its own. Mechatronic faults, low line pressure and worn clutch packs can all cause judder and harsh engagement on this gearbox, so a noise complaint without codes points toward the flywheel, while a judder with stored transmission codes points toward the gearbox itself.
Scan the transmission control module first. If you find pressure or clutch faults, work through our DSG line pressure testing guide before blaming the flywheel. Valeo, who build original-equipment dual-mass flywheels, check them two ways once the gearbox is out: the free-play angle of the secondary mass and how far the assembly can tilt or rock, both compared against the limit for that exact flywheel. If either is past the limit, or the old unit has visible grease loss, heat marks or a cracked friction ring, it should not go back in. Overheated fluid also wears the clutches and mechatronic, so read our DSG overheating guide if the car has been driven hard on track or towing.
This listing is for the 2010 through 2016 Audi S4 with the 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 and the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, part number FW-060AM-DSF-16. Audi offered the S4 with a 6-speed manual as standard and the S tronic as the option, and the manual cars use a different flywheel and clutch, so check your transmission before ordering. If you are not sure which gearbox your car has, send us the year and VIN and we will check it for you. The rest of our S tronic and DSG parts are on the DSG / S tronic collection page.
Expect the engine to rev up and settle a little quicker than with the factory part. Some owners also hear a bit more driveline noise at idle than stock, which is normal for a lighter flywheel.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | FW-060AM-DSF-16 |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 10-16 Audi S4 3.0L Supercharged w/DSG Steel Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | Audi S4 (2010-2016) |
| Type | Flywheels |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. FW-060AM-DSF-16 is built for S4s with the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. The manual cars use a different flywheel and clutch setup. If you are not sure which transmission your car has, send us the year and VIN and we will confirm before you order.
No. It is a single-piece steel flywheel machined from 1045 billet with a dampened hub. It replaces the factory dual-mass unit. The manufacturer quotes about 16 lb for this street/strip version against roughly 24 lb for the stock flywheel.
Not because of the flywheel. The S tronic's two wet clutches sit inside the transmission, not on the flywheel. Replace them only if testing shows they are worn. Since the gearbox has to come out anyway, that is a good time to look at a clutch pack or seal kit if the car has high mileage or judders.
Yes, run the basic settings when you finish. With the engine running, the selector in Park, and fluid between 40 and 100 C, do the clutch valve calibration and the other basic settings in order. Then test drive the car and check for fault codes.
The dampened hub is there so the car still idles and cruises smoothly. It is a lighter flywheel, though, so the engine revs up and down a little faster, and some drivers hear a bit more noise at idle than with the stock part.
