chain dragging sound from front left tire area

[Glanden]

I want to apologize in advance if this has already been asked/answered, I tried searching the forums a few different ways and didn't find this one.

I have a 99 Ford Explorer that has developed a sound like a chain dragging on the ground but I hear it only when I make a rather sharp (or full) left hand turn. It sems to come from the front passenger tire area and someone had suggested the possibility of some "outer (or outside, I don't recall which) bearings" - but he wasn't sure. It occurs whether it's in four wheel drive or not and I can't tell that speed affects it but I am more cognizant of it when I'm coming from a stop...

 

[yavapaires]

Jack up vehicle with steering turned full left, spin right front wheel, check for noise. Do same for left side. See if you can find noise.

 

[Glanden]

Solved

Sorry about the delay in posting this. The problem ended up being the brakes. I got those replaced and the sound has stopped.