My thrust bearing (98 S70) makes an awful screech at times. I've
contempalted this myself.

I understand you need to support the engine. Apparently Volvo has
some mechanisim that mounts on the shock towers. I also see there
are supports for the steering gearbox and brakes (some brake
components appear to come out). It looks pretty complicated (entire
front subframe is removed) and there are some special steps for
right-hand drive mentioned.

You might spend the $25 to get a subscription to alldatadiy.com
(that is what I'm looking at here). They list the procedure (26 steps)
to get the transmission out as well as things like special tools.
It looks like actual Volvo documentation.


Here is the special tool list:

Support tool No. 999 5033, or equivalent
Lifting beam tool No. 999 5006, or equivalent
Hook tool No. 999 5045, or equivalent
Fitting Hook tool No. 999 5460, or equivalent
Counterhold tool No. 999 5461, or equivalent
Plug tool No. 999 5488, or equivalent
Prying tool No. 999 5462, or equivalent
Transmission Fixture tool No. 999 5463, or equivalent
Lifting Fork tool No. 999 5534, or equivalent
Counterhold tool No. 999 5540, or equivalent
Universal tool No. 999 5972, or equivalent
Jack tool No. 998 5972-0, or equivalent