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@Alkali
put the screw back in until it's protruding about 5mm or so, front wheel in the bike will be fine. a sharp tap to the top of the screw and you're sorted. there's a wedge device in the bottom of the stem that's staying in place even after you've removed the bolt, this is normal, get hammering.