Assuming it is a quill stem, undo the bolt about half way and then give it a decent whack on the top with a hammer, straight down. Should be enough to release the stem.
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Assuming it is a quill stem, undo the bolt about half way and then give it a decent whack on the top with a hammer, straight down. Should be enough to release the stem.