Might have solved one of my problems... (don't worry I have many) Yes, I hope photos are correct size etc.

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Thanks for so much info so fast - you are all a credit to "Ask the man that owns one" Packard mantra.

I did find the diagram as posted and some lit talking about bearings. None present inside my steering wheel.
Nut was quite tight - used a large !/2" drive x 1" deep socket to loosen and then pulled banjo off by the might of my own upset hands...

Luckily I had the original steering wheel in trunk. Pushed it on by hand aligning splines and cinched her down with said socket, then drove very slowly home behind my brother's car w/ his flashers on.

Original wheel has small hole in base plate - did it utilize a retaining washer to lock in place.

Will send photos of what I have after this weekend when I tear into it again. Have a second 37 1088 with original steering wheel on it so I'll compare the two. (That is if I can figure out how to attach photos)

Now for deja vu or coincidences or what have you - I also happen to be a Jeff.

First time Packard owner/first post. Recently bought a 37 1088 coupe - Love it...
However it has a Banjo wheel that (after driving 10 - 20 miles) now spins freely. Thank god it happened in parking lot. When I took off horn cap all I found was a Large spring, large broken black washer, horn cup w/three screws and the 1" nut on threaded shaft. Also some kind of black donut coil of electricians tape as an insulator in center.
Shouldn't there be a locking washer/cotter key or other device to hold steering wheel to shaft rather than relying on friction of 1" nut alone. cant fine any diagrams of what parts should be in there.