Noises when turning steering wheel

I'm assuming you are using the correct stock wheels for this vehicle. You will need to check the tracking/alignment on the steering to check it is all lined up correctly. The outer tie rod can be used to adjust the front wheel alignment and if fitted in the wrong position can cause the rim or tyre to rub when at full steering lock.
SAFELY jack up the front of the vehicle and rest the vehicle on jack stands. Spin each wheel and listen for the noise you heard. You may need a helper to turn the steering as you do this. Remove a wheel and take a good look at the inner rim edge and inner face of the wheel rim. Look for scratches and other scrape marks. Do this on both sides. Refit the wheel and get your helper to turn the steering from lock to lock, the scratches should line up with what is causing the sound.

4wd?? Check CV shafts. Also look for whats rubbing. whre is the dirt rubbed off.

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The typical cause of grinding noises when turning the steering wheel is low power... Worn bearings inside the steering column may create a grinding noise, but .

It's a good chance that it's either wheel bearings or the CV joints.

Were the top strut bearings changed?

You don't turn the steering wheel, unless
your have the vehicle moving or off the ground

Do you flush the power steering fluid every 3 years,
when you do the trans fluid every 3 years?

Usually the strut bearing will make this noise upon turning a corner and hitting a rut or pot hole when turning. A wheel bearing will make a low pitched whinning sound constantly

there is a problem with the steering shaft going to gear box 2 out of 10 trucks have this problem gmc and chevy ive done a few, its a dealer part, replace that first then see if the other rubbing noise is there, but the knock noise is the shaft, i had 2 with about that mileage they were out of warranty, good luck start there first.

You didn't specify if your vehicle is 2- or 4-wheel drive. If 4 wheel, you may have a failing contstant velocity joint which, when having developed worn spots in the cage can cause the noise you describe.
Typically, turning the wheel back and forth can cause the noise to become less or more loud and often the combination of a specific speed and driving a certain curve radius can cause the noise to nearly disappear or become more pronounced.

Check under the front wheels for plastic inner wheel arches that have come loose and rubbing on the tyers also the under tray under the bottom of the engine may be also loose and rubbing on the road.hope this helps

grinding on front wheel is caused by 2 things. a bad or loose wheel bearing,or worn out brakes, have them both checked
You might also want to check the level of fluid in the power steering reservoir - low or lack of fluid will also cause a noise (although more of a whining than a grinding).