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Hidden mechanism with slot? Was there definitely not a wedge expander already wedged in? Would explain the difficulty in installing it.
I would screw the stem bolt back in, so its solidly screwed in but has space below, then give that a gentle tap to try and push the wedge out. This of course assumes its actually a wedge!