When I turn the wheel (to go around corners) there is a grinding sound from both front wheels... I'm guessing this is wheel bearings...? Can they be repacked or do they need to be replaced. I see new wheel bearings for my truck on Advance Auto for cheap ($13) but I don't know if it is a big job or not.
If they are making a grinding noise, then it's too late to just repack them. Get new ones.
$13 for wheel bearings? That's pretty dang cheap. I'd just replace them. Plus, most bearings are sealed these days anyway, so repacking probably isn't possible.
Bad wheel bearings would make noise going over 35 mph even while driving straight down the road. Jack up the front of the vehicle and see if there is play in the bearings by shaking the tire in and out. Not knowing if it's a big job or not means you shouldn't be playing mechanic.
IF IT'S THE BEARINGS,....and they are making noise, they are beyond re-packing.....get new ones
