The a/c compressor is sitting crooked and its belt is rubbing up against the p/s pump belt. I have the replacement bushings to do the a/c compressor, p/s pump and alternator. The latter 2 seem easy enough to remove, but I'm concerned about how to remove the a/c compressor. Will I have to disconnect the pressure lines and have it recharged? Is this something I can do myself or should I let the shop take care of this item? I usually feel I can tackle any project with enough information and planning ahead of time.

Thanks in advance for your input and ideas.
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'86 sedan with 366K miles with original engine and automatic transmission

DaBrick is right. When I did all those bushings on my '86, I did not have to disconnect the AC compressor nor the power steering pump. There's enogh play to move them aside while you R&R the bushings.

To do the AC, it's easier to move aside anything mounted above it. Sometimes it is hard to press in the new bushings. One thing that helped me was to bevel the edges of the bushings on a grinder (a file would do too). Then it easier to get the busing started. On some really hard ones, I made an installer tool with a long bolt and some washers. Put the bolt through the bushing and the mounting bracket, place a large washer on the bolt to cover the opening in the bracket, spin on a nut and tighten the bolt/nut to press the bushing into the bracket.

BEFORE removing the old bushings, make a drawing of which side of the bracket the large end of the bushing goes, it makes a difference. Don't ask me how I learned this.

Thanks guys. This is my weekend project. I'll let all know how it turns out.
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'86 sedan with 366K miles with original engine and automatic transmission

I just replaced the compressor on my 93 240. I think that there is enough play in the high and low pressure hoses that it can be moved. I would recommend another set of hands and disconnecting the wire to the clutch, along with the negative terminal of the battery. The bushings just push out, with some effort. Good luck!