What might make a growling noise in the front end of a2006 honda ridgeline when turning sharply ?

i have been fooled by this one way to many times. when a wheel bearing or hub assesembly is making noise, it will sound like it is comming from the other side. i do not know why this is. but one test will prove if and which one. when growling noise occurs, notice, when turning left or right, does noise get louder and quieter as you turn? if so then it is wheel bearing. when turning left the right side will make more noise. when turning right the left side will make more noise. if always the same then, tires or transmission need addressing. the cv axle does not make a growling noise, unless front wheel drive car does not move, it makes a clicking or poping noise. sorry but at least you dont have to replace other axle

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define work. Front?
there are many ways to fail.
dead. , one works, they make noise, they streak, they chatter, they stick mid screen , off , they run all the time, even when off.
pick one.

check the wheel bearings for condition and adjustment

Check the front suspension ball joints and steering joints. Check wheel bearings and adjustment. Check shock absorber mounts for condition . Check steering insert condition and top mount rubbers and bearings if McPherson strut set up.. If you have a steering shock absorber then check it's condition and mounting

most pads , no all have noise makers , telling you pads too thin.
ever look a the pads?

A most likely suspect would be your CV joint on your front axle. It usually makes a clicking noise while turning sharply, when they first start to fail. Often you can visually inspect them, and see a torn boot , or leaking grease, but you are most likely in need of a rebuilt axle installed. When I change them, I usually just replace both axles, and wheel bearings at the same time, since the car is apart.

The drive belt tensioner pulleys are much more common.

Whining sounds when turning the steering wheel usually indicates a bad power steering pump.

wheel bearing